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How to Solve It (English, Paperback, Polya George)

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Polya George

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Language: English
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9780691150956, 9780691150956
Pages: 288

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A perennial bestseller by eminent mathematician G. Polya, How to Solve It will show anyone in any field how to think straight. In lucid and appealing prose, Polya reveals how the mathematical method of demonstrating a proof or finding an unknown can be of help in attacking any problem that can be "reasoned" out-from building a bridge to winning a game of anagrams. Generations of readers have relished Polya's deft-indeed, brilliant-instructions on stripping away irrelevancies and going straight to the heart of the problem.

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Princeton University Press

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PÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ³lya was one of the most influential mathematicians of the twentieth century. He made important contributions to a great variety of mathematical research: from complex analysis to mathematical physics, number theory, probability, geometry, astronomy, and combinatorics. He was also an extraordinary teacher--he taught until he was ninety--and maintained a strong interest in pedagogical matters throughout his long career. In addition to How to Solve It, he published a two-volume work on the topic of problem solving, Mathematics of Plausible Reasoning, also with Princeton. PÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ³lya is one of the most frequently quoted mathematicians, and the following statements from How to Solve It make clear why: "My method to overcome a difficulty is to go around it." "Geometry is the science of correct reasoning on incorrect figures." "In order to solve this differential equation you look at it till a solution occurs to you."

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Height	203 mm
Length	127 mm

Ratings & Reviews

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Terrific purchase

Paper Quality - Very Light Book (it's half of light of an average 250 page Book)

Paper Colour - Extremely White and Bright, rough according to easy Handling.

Binding - Awesome, I tried opening whole book from middle at an angle of 180 Deg, still very tight.

Print - Black, high quality. (actually same as the original copy of Book)

Content - As expected, awesome for Higher Mathematics Education and High School Graduates

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Certified Buyer, Danara

Jul, 2018

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Amazing

the title says everything,Gives you full insight on problem solving.but it takes time to master,but at the end you'll gain mastery.

Pancham Alva

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Mar, 2014

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Maths got Interesting

The book details the way to proceed to solve Mathematics problems. If one wants to know how the problems are solved or the way a "solution is invented", this book will really be helpful. Its actually the outcome of "long and serious study of methods of solution" often called heuristics.
The book asks teachers not to interfere much with the students' thinking, but "to help them naturally" to boost their confidence. It is strict in the steps to be taken to solve a problem: understanding the pro...

Viveka

Oct, 2014

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Must read

The book offers deals in pedagogy of mathematics and is a good read for both math students and interested laymen. The copy delivered however was considerably crumpled signifying poor handling/storage. Looks like an old unused book from a library.

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Jul, 2017

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Problem solving heuristics comes naturally to few people. This book is an bold attempt to change that status by means of codifying the methods through a framework. The methods of investigation suggested in this makes problem solving an interesting indulgence rather than of a troublesome burden.
Though the examples quoted here are of mathematical nature, the recommended methods has universal appeal.

RajaGopalan Rajappa

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Mar, 2012

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Rare book

If you love problem solving, then you will love this book. It will change you thinking about how you see a problem.

Rajdeep Podder

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Sep, 2015

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Terrific

Some pages are misprinted. Else good

Shailesh Sharma

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4 months ago

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Super!

Must read for every student

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6 months ago

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Terrific

Product is awesome but more good was delivery boy who was so good and kind please promote him nice guy the guy who came today whenever I ordered something from Flipkart he always come and always i product has come well without and error because whenever I ordered something from Flipkart always my book comes in bad condition but whenever this delivery boy comes I always be happy and satisfied

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Wonderful

Amazing book. Must read for all math lovers

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Nov, 2023

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Questions and Answers

Q:Howany pages in the book

A:253

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Q:Is this the same book by princeton university press

A:yes it's the same book

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