Islands Of Truth A Mathematical Mystery Cruise By Ivars Peterson

1990 Trade Paperback

Very Good Condition

Math / Science

Islands of Truth: A Mathematical Mystery Cruise is a 1990 book by Ivars Peterson that explores fascinating and mysterious areas of mathematics, such as chaos theory, knot physics, and the geometry of circles, in an accessible, engaging way for a general audience. The book, published by W.H. Freeman and Company, is illustrated and delves into mathematical concepts through a "mystery cruise" narrative, making complex topics like strange vibrations and the "straight side of circles" understandable.