Dolciani mathematical expositions Books in Order

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The Dolciani Mathematical Expositions series, authored by Claudi Alsina and published between 1979 and 2020, explores mathematical concepts through a focus on proofs, inequalities, and geometric reasoning. Each book in the series emphasizes the beauty and structure of mathematics, often using visual and theoretical approaches to explain fundamental ideas. The works are designed for educators and students, offering insights into mathematical elegance and problem-solving techniques.

Books in this series

Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.

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    When Less Is More

    2009 · Roger B. Nelsen and Claudi Alsina

    When Less is More presents mathematical inequalities using visual and geometric reasoning. The book begins with well-known inequalities, such as…

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    Charming proofs

    2010 · Claudi Alsina

    Theorems and their proofs are central to mathematics. G. H. Hardy described beautiful proofs as having unexpectedness, inevitability, and economy.…

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    Icons Of Mathematics

    2011 · Claudi Alsina and Roger B. Nelsen

    The book presents 20 geometric diagrams that serve as important tools in visualizing mathematical proofs. Each diagram is the focus of a chapter,…

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    A Mathematical Space Odyssey

    2015 · Claudi Alsina and Roger B. Nelsen

    Solid geometry is the traditional name for the geometry of three-dimensional Euclidean space. This book provides techniques for proving geometric…

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  6. Cornucopia of Quadrilaterals

    2020 · Claudi Alsina and Roger B. Nelsen

    A Cornucopia of Quadrilaterals is a collection of hundreds of mathematical results related to four-sided figures. It includes properties such as the…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Dolciani mathematical expositions books in?

Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Mathematical plums”.

How many books are in the Dolciani mathematical expositions series?

We list 6 books by Claudi Alsina , published between 1979–2020.

Where can I buy the Dolciani mathematical expositions books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.