How Long to Read Calculus Gems: Brief Lives and Memorable Mathematics

How Long Does it Take to Read Calculus Gems: Brief Lives and Memorable Mathematics?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 2 minutes to read Calculus Gems: Brief Lives and Memorable Mathematics by George F. Simmons

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Description

Calculus Gems, a collection of essays written about mathematicians and mathematics, is a spin-off of two appendices ("Biographical Notes" and "Variety of Additional Topics") found in Simmons' 1985 calculus book. With many additions and some minor adjustments, the material will now be available in a separate softcover volume. The text is suitable as a supplement for a calculus course and/or a history of mathematics course, The overall aim is bound up in the question, "What is mathematics for?" and in Simmons' answer, "To delight the mind and help us understand the world". The essays are independent of one another, allowing the instructor to pick and choose among them. Part A, "Brief Lives", is a biographical history of mathematics from earliest times (Thales, 625–547 BC) through the late 19th century (Weierstrass, 1815–1897) that serves to connect mathematics to the broader intellectual and social history of Western civilization. Part B, "Memorable Mathematics", is a collection of interesting topics from number theory, geometry, and science arranged in an order roughly corresponding to the order of most calculus courses. Some of these sections have a few problems for the student to solve. Students can gain perspective on the mathematical experience and learn some mathematics not contained in the usual courses, and instructors can assign student papers and projects based on the essays. The book teaches by example that mathematics is more than computation. Original illustrations of influential mathematicians in history and their inventions accompany the brief biographies and mathematical discussions.

How long is Calculus Gems: Brief Lives and Memorable Mathematics?

Calculus Gems: Brief Lives and Memorable Mathematics by George F. Simmons is 355 pages long, and a total of 90,525 words.

This makes it 120% the length of the average book. It also has 111% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Calculus Gems: Brief Lives and Memorable Mathematics Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 14 minutes to read Calculus Gems: Brief Lives and Memorable Mathematics aloud.

What Reading Level is Calculus Gems: Brief Lives and Memorable Mathematics?

Calculus Gems: Brief Lives and Memorable Mathematics is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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