About “Charming proofs”
Theorems and their proofs are central to mathematics. G. H. Hardy described beautiful proofs as having unexpectedness, inevitability, and economy. Charming Proofs is a collection of elegant and inventive proofs in elementary mathematics. The book invites readers to appreciate the beauty of mathematics and to engage in creating new proofs. It is organized into twelve chapters, covering topics such as integers, real numbers, geometry, and inequalities. Each chapter includes challenges to encourage readers to explore proof creation. The book concludes with solutions to all challenges, references, and an index. It is intended for educators and students, offering material that can be used in classrooms to introduce mathematical elegance and reasoning.
Book details
- First published
- 2010
- Latest edition
- 2010 · ISBN 9780883853481