The mending of broken bones : a modern guide to classical algebra / Paul Lockhart.
| Author/creator | Lockhart, Paul author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Cambridge, Massachusetts ; London, England : The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2025. |
| Copyright Date | ©2025 |
| Description | 377 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- Numbers -- Idealization -- The Continuum -- Abstraction -- Elementary Methods -- Quadratic Methods -- Form and Content -- Factorization -- Symmetry -- Solvability -- Algebraic Geometry. |
| Abstract | "The Mending of Broken Bones reveals the beauty of algebra, guiding even the mathematically disinclined toward the discipline's intellectual gratifications. Far from a mere classroom chore, algebra is a rich philosophical vein and a tool for the curious-a gateway to creative solutions, hidden patterns, and surprising unknowns."-- Provided by publisher. |
| Abstract | In The Mending of Broken Bones, mathematician Paul Lockhart reimagines algebra not as a utilitarian tool but as a form of artistic expression. Through exploring patterns, numerical puzzles, and the deep ties between algebra and geometry, he reveals the subject's intrinsic beauty and elegance, encouraging readers to see it as a creative and intellectually rewarding pursuit rather than a tedious school subject. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Lockhart, Paul. Mending of broken bones Cambridge, Massachusetts : The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2025 9780674300460 |
| LCCN | 2024045906 |
| ISBN | 9780674296329 hardcover |
| ISBN | 067429632X hardcover |
| ISBN | electronic book |
| ISBN | electronic publication |