{"product_id":"letters-to-a-young-mathematician-9780465082322","title":"Letters to a Young Mathematician","description":"The first scientific entry in the acclaimed Art of Mentoring series from Basic Books, \u003ci\u003eLetters to a Young Mathematician\u003c\/i\u003e tells readers what Ian Stewart wishes he had known when he was a student and young faculty member. Subjects ranging from the philosophical to the practical -- what mathematics is and why it's worth doing, the relationship between logic and proof, the role of beauty in mathematical thinking, the future of mathematics, how to deal with the peculiarities of the mathematical community, and many others -- are dealt with in Stewart's much-admired style, which combines subtle, easygoing humor with a talent for cutting to the heart of the matter. In the tradition of G.H. Hardy's classic \u003ci\u003eA Mathematician's Apology\u003c\/i\u003e, this book is sure to be a perennial favorite with students at all levels, as well as with other readers who are curious about the frequently incomprehensible world of mathematics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIan Stewart\u003c\/b\u003e is emeritus professor of mathematics at the University of Warwick. His recent books include \u003ci\u003eCalculating the Cosmos, Significant Figures, In Pursuit of the Unknown\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eProfessor Stewart's Hoard of Mathematical Treasures\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a fellow of the Royal Society. He lives in Coventry, UK.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Basic Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50620047524114,"sku":"9780465082322","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_92c2cff1-9a62-47c5-bc60-01cf866ef68d.jpg?v=1732559636","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/letters-to-a-young-mathematician-9780465082322","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}