How to solve it: a new aspect of mathematical method

How to Solve It will show anyone in any field how to think straight. In lucid and appealing prose, Polya reveals how the mathematical method of demonstrating a proof or finding an unknown can be of help in attacking any problem that can be "reasoned" out, from building a bridge to winning a game of anagrams.

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Subject(s)Mathematics
Author(s)G Polya
Age16-19
Published1971
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Shelf referenceA 511 POL
ISN/ISBN0691023565
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/xeyfd

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