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On the Study and Difficulties of Mathematics
Clear, practical guidance for mastering the study of mathematics.
This edition presents a student-friendly path through the subject, designed for learners who may not have a tutor. It explains how mathematics differs from languages and history, and it helps readers decide what to study first and how to approach the material with confidence.
The book covers the nature of mathematics, notation, and the essential rules of arithmetic and algebra. It emphasizes common difficulties and the reasoning behind methods, offering clear explanations without overloading the routine of operations. The content is framed to support both students and teachers by focusing on concepts, demonstrations, and the underlying ideas that shape mathematical thinking. How to structure study and progress through topics in a practical order Foundations of notation, rules, and key ideas in arithmetic and algebra Explanations of tricky points like the negative sign and first- and second-degree equations Guidance useful for learners and instructors seeking clearer, more effective explanations Ideal for readers beginning their journey in algebra and geometry who want a solid, accessible foundation.
This edition presents a student-friendly path through the subject, designed for learners who may not have a tutor. It explains how mathematics differs from languages and history, and it helps readers decide what to study first and how to approach the material with confidence.
The book covers the nature of mathematics, notation, and the essential rules of arithmetic and algebra. It emphasizes common difficulties and the reasoning behind methods, offering clear explanations without overloading the routine of operations. The content is framed to support both students and teachers by focusing on concepts, demonstrations, and the underlying ideas that shape mathematical thinking. How to structure study and progress through topics in a practical order Foundations of notation, rules, and key ideas in arithmetic and algebra Explanations of tricky points like the negative sign and first- and second-degree equations Guidance useful for learners and instructors seeking clearer, more effective explanations Ideal for readers beginning their journey in algebra and geometry who want a solid, accessible foundation.
- GenresScience
303 pages, Hardcover
First published April 16, 2004
About the author
Augustus de Morgan
314 books13 followersBritish mathematician Augustus de Morgan rigorously defined the technique of induction and greatly contributed to the development of symbolic logic.
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April 4, 2024
I respect Sir Augustus De Morgan at highest for all his Mathematical Contributions and I would like you to take my review of him as an Author of this book and a writer in general instead of a review to his astonishing Mathematical discoveries
Problem with book is too much text
I am myself not a person as a fan of a Visually Appealing book but fact is book is not Visually Explainable
I mean, so much work is being done in text it all goes round-in-round, it appears more of a book of literature than Mathematics
I mean, they could think of more visually clarifying ways. Just think about me writing here different degrees polynomials and discussing each of one's terms in-between and that all in TEXT
But, you are judging to quickly...book is from 1830s literally...I can not expect the book to be perfectly amusing for a child studying it after almost 200yrs from a different part of Globe
They may had their way of representation at that time in that location, which is good for them
After all, book is good content-wise. It primarily talks about basics of Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry. Well it will be not good literally first hand experience. So content is quite easy and interesting if you just happen to know things
But Text is gonna be literal problem, you would be praying to see a simple plain written equation
Problem with book is too much text
I am myself not a person as a fan of a Visually Appealing book but fact is book is not Visually Explainable
I mean, so much work is being done in text it all goes round-in-round, it appears more of a book of literature than Mathematics
I mean, they could think of more visually clarifying ways. Just think about me writing here different degrees polynomials and discussing each of one's terms in-between and that all in TEXT
But, you are judging to quickly...book is from 1830s literally...I can not expect the book to be perfectly amusing for a child studying it after almost 200yrs from a different part of Globe
They may had their way of representation at that time in that location, which is good for them
After all, book is good content-wise. It primarily talks about basics of Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry. Well it will be not good literally first hand experience. So content is quite easy and interesting if you just happen to know things
But Text is gonna be literal problem, you would be praying to see a simple plain written equation
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