What Is Mathematics? An Elementary Approach to Ideas and Methods

Discover the beauty and importance of mathematics in everyday life with this classic work. Written by Richard Courant and Herbert Robbins, this book highlights the fundamental ideas and methods of mathematics in an engaging and accessible manner. From natural numbers to topology and calculus, readers can explore a range of mathematical concepts through independent chapters and sections. Recently updated with a new chapter by Ian Stewart, What is Mathematics? also explores the latest developments in the field and proves the Four-Color Theorem and Fermat's Last Theorem. Perfect for beginners and scholars alike, this book gives readers a greater understanding of mathematics and its relevance to their lives.