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# 4.6/5 rating Broad topic coverage Classic math text What Is Mathematics? An Elementary Approach to Ideas and Methods: An Elementary Approach to Ideas and Methods (Oxford Paperbacks)

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- • **Endorsed by Experts:** Join thousands who rate it 4.6 stars for its engaging approach.
- • **Oxford Paperbacks Quality:** Enjoy a trusted, well-edited edition that stands the test of time.
- • **Comprehensive Yet Accessible:** Explore a wide spectrum of math ideas with clarity and depth.
- • **Timeless Mathematical Wisdom:** Dive into a classic that has shaped generations of mathematicians.
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## Overview

What Is Mathematics? An Elementary Approach to Ideas and Methods is a highly regarded Oxford Paperback that introduces undergraduate-level mathematics with clarity and breadth. Authored by Richard Courant and Herbert Robbins, this classic text covers a wide range of mathematical concepts and methods, earning a 4.6-star rating from over 500 readers. Ideal for professionals and students seeking a foundational yet engaging math resource.

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Buy What Is Mathematics? An Elementary Approach to Ideas and Methods: An Elementary Approach to Ideas and Methods (Oxford Paperbacks) 2 by Courant, the late Richard, Robbins, Herbert (ISBN: 9780195105193) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Review: All time favourite - This book is probably my all time favourite mathematics text for introducing undergraduate mathematics. The author is a prolific writer and very engaging. The breadth of topics covered is impressive.
Review: Classic maths text - A classic text, full of interesting stuff and very good wider reading for any mathematician.

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| Specification | Value |
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| Best Sellers Rank | 66,225 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 37 in History of Mathematics 54 in Applied Mathematics (Books) 139 in Popular Science Maths |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 519 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All time favourite
*by D***Y on 11 August 2018*

This book is probably my all time favourite mathematics text for introducing undergraduate mathematics. The author is a prolific writer and very engaging. The breadth of topics covered is impressive.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic maths text
*by L***S on 10 August 2014*

A classic text, full of interesting stuff and very good wider reading for any mathematician.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Comprehensive
*by S***3 on 31 May 2018*

Not quite what I wanted, but that's my fault - caveat emptor. I'm wanted something on the philosophy of maths, but this is basically a maths textbook, although it is much more discursive than the ones I remember from school and is quite a good read. Early on, the authors put me in my place by remarking that the mathematical object "exhausts itself in the totality of its possible relations with the perceiver [and although] these relations must be co-ordinated with the thing in itself" further speculation on this point can be let to the philosophers. Nevertheless it is a beautiful book and I shall keep it as a handy reference to the subject. I have one criticism, which is that the text dates from 1941 but recent developments are set out in an appendix written by Ian Stewart in 1996. It would have been useful to have the main text marked-up to show where there is further matter in the appendix.

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