Excursions into Mathematics

Since it was first published three decades ago Excursions Into Mathematics has been one of the most popular mathematical books written for a general audience. Taking the reader for short excursions into several specific disciplines of mathematics it makes mathematical concepts accessible to a wide audience. The Millennium Edition is updated with current research and new solutions to outstanding problems that have been discovered since the last edition was printed such as the solution to the well-known four-color problem. Excursions Into Mathematics: The Millennium Edition is an exciting revision of the original much-loved classic. Everyone with an interest in mathematics should read this book.