A divine language : learning algebra, geometry, and calculus at the edge of old age / Alec Wilkinson.
| Author/creator | Wilkinson, Alec, 1952- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2022. |
| Copyright Date | ©2022 |
| Description | 287 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Fall -- Winter -- Spring -- Summer -- Fall again. |
| Abstract | "A spirited, metaphysical exploration into math's deepest mysteries and conundrums at the crux of middle age"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Abstract | "Decades after struggling to understand math as a boy, Alec Wilkinson decides to embark on a journey to learn it as a middle-aged man. What begins as a personal challenge-and it's challenging-soon transforms into something greater than a belabored effort to learn math. Despite his incompetence, Wilkinson encounters a universe of unexpected mysteries in his pursuit of mathematical knowledge and quickly becomes fascinated; soon, his exercise in personal growth (and torture) morphs into an intellectually expansive exploration." -- inside front jacket flap. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-287). |
| LCCN | 2021062245 |
| ISBN | 9781250168573 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1250168570 hardcover |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QA11.2 .W55 2022 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |