Algebra the Beautiful: An Ode to Math's Least-Loved Subject

By: G. Arnell Williams

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Synopsis: A mathematician reveals the hidden beauty, power, and—yes—fun of algebra What comes to mind when you think about algebra? For many of us, it&’s memories of dull or frustrating classes in high school. Award-winning mathematics professor G. Arnell Williams is here to change that. Algebra the Beautiful is a journey into the heart of fundamental math that proves just how amazing this subject really is. Drawing on lessons from twenty-five years of teaching mathematics, Williams blends metaphor, history, and storytelling to uncover algebra&’s hidden grandeur. Whether you&’re a teacher looking to make math come alive for your students, a parent hoping to get your children engaged, a student trying to come to terms with a sometimes bewildering subject, or just a lover of mathematics, this book has something for you. With a passion that&’s contagious, G. Arnell Williams shows how each of us can grasp the beauty and harmony of algebra.