In Mathematical Circles: A Selection of Mathematical Stories and Anecdotes: Quadrants I, II, III, and IV (Mathematical Association of America)

For many years, famed mathematics historian and master teacher Howard Eves collected stories and anecdotes about mathematics and mathematicians, gathering them together in six Mathematical Circles books. Thousands of teachers of mathematics have read these stories and anecdotes for their own enjoyment and used them in the classroom - to add entertainment, to introduce a human element, to inspire the student, and to forge some links of cultural history. All six of the Mathematical Circles books have been reissued as a three-volume edition. This three-volume set is a must for all who enjoy the mathematical enterprise, especially those who appreciate the human and cultural aspects of mathematics. V.1. In mathematical circles : quadrants I, II, III, IV v.2. Mathematical circles revisited & Mathematical circles squared v.3. Mathematical circles adieu & Return to mathematical circles FAR, far back in time, before the appearance of Homo sapiens on the earth, there already were animals of various sizes and habits. Presents a collection of stories and anecdotes about mathematics and mathematicians.