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"Theorems and their proofs lie at the heart of mathematics. In speaking of the purely aesthetic qualities of theorems and proofs, G. H. Hardy wrote that in beautiful proofs 'there is a very high degree of unexpectedness, combined with inevitability and economy'. Charming Proofs present a collection of remarkable proofs in elementary mathematics that are exceptionally elegant, full of ingenuity, and succinct. By means of a surprising argument or a powerful visual representation, the proofs in this collection will invite readers to enjoy the beauty of mathematics, to share their discoveries…
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3 editions · 3 languages- Other · English · 2010Mathematical Association of America · 295 pages · 9780883853481
- Paperback · Spanish · 2021Demostraciones con encantoEDICIONES SM · 292 pages · 9788413187792
- Other · German · 2013Bezaubernde BeweiseSpringer Spektrum · 326 pages · 9783642347924
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