Johns Hopkins University Press Books in Math and Physics 2016-2017

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Math & Physics

Coming in 2017 Calculus in Context Background, Basics, and Applications Alexander J. Hahn A new approach to teaching calculus that uses historical examples and draws on applications from science and engineering. 2017 720 pp., 645 line drawings 978-1-4214-2230-5 $130.00 hc Available as an e-book

Emmy Noether’s Wonderful Theorem revised and updated edition Dwight E. Neuenschwander One of the most important — and beautiful — mathematical solutions ever devised, Noether’s theorem touches on every aspect of physics. 2017 344 pp., 5 b&w photos, 15 line drawings 978-1-4214-2267-1 $30.00 pb Available as an e-book

2016 – 2017


Visualizing Mathematics with 3D Printing

From Music to Mathematics

Henry Segerman

Gareth E. Roberts

Exploring the Connections

“Visual thinkers, rejoice! Segerman’s gorgeous 3D printed models, and his equally beautiful explanations, make this book a treat for the right-brained among us.” — Steven Strogatz, author of The Joy of x: A Guided Tour of Math, from One to Infinity 2016 200 pp., 132 color illus., 18 line drawings 978-1-4214-2035-6 $70.00 hc  Available as an e-book

An Equation for Every Occasion Fifty-Two Formulas and Why They Matter John M. Henshaw 2014 200 pp. 1 halftone, 15 line drawings 978-1-4214-1983-1 $27.95 pb Available as an e-book

“A pleasing and well-written book that is accessible for everyone who wants to explore the connections between music and mathematics.”— Musicae Scientiae 2016 320 pp. 13 b&w photos, 1 b&w illus, 216 line drawings 978-1-4214-1918-3 $49.95 hc  Available as an e-book

Constitutional Calculus

STEM the Tide

The Math of Justice and the Myth of Common Sense Jeff Suzuki

Reforming Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education in America

2015 296 pp. 7 line drawings, 1 map 978-1-4214-1595-6 $34.95 hc Available as an e-book

2011 264 pp., 1 line drawing 978-1-4214-1695-3 $29.95 pb Available as an e-book

David E. Drew


Algebra in Context

Slap Shot Science

Introductory Algebra from Origins to Applications

A Curious Fan’s Guide to Hockey Alain Haché

Amy Shell-Gellasch and J. B. Thoo

“Haché brings to this informative study An engaging new approach to teaching the perspective of a physicist and algebra that takes students on a historical amateur hockey player . . . making the journey from its roots to modern times. reader feel like going to a game.” — Scientific American 2015 552 pp., 28 b&w illus., 12 line drawings, 9 maps 978-1-4214-1728-8 $99.50 hc  Available as an e-book

Tensor Calculus for Physics

2015 192 pp., 20 b&w photos, 46 line drawings 978-1-4214-1792-9 $28.95 pb  Available as an e-book

A Concise Guide

Mathematics in Twentieth-Century Literature and Art

Dwight E. Neuenschwander

Content, Form, Meaning

2014 248 pp., 8 line drawings 978-1-4214-1565-9 $45.00 pb Available as an e-book

Robert Tubbs 2014 184 pp. 9 halftones, 10 line drawings 978-1-4214-1380-8 $29.95 pb Available as an e-book

Introduction to Abstract Algebra From Rings, Numbers, Groups, and Fields to Polynomials and Galois Theory Benjamin Fine, Anthony M. Gaglione, and Gerhard Rosenberger 2014 584 pp. 13 line drawings, 4 graphs 978-1-4214-1176-7 $99.95 hc Available as an e-book


& Books in Math & Physics

Save 20% on all books with code HCDA Classroom Classics Matrix Computations

fourth edition Gene H. Golub and Charles F. Van Loan

“Anyone whose work requires the solution to a matrix problem and an appreciation of mathematical properties will find this book to be an indispensable tool.” — MathWorks 2012 784 pp., 31 line drawings 978-1-4214-0794-4 $74.00 hc   Available as an e-book

Adventures in Group Theory

Rubik’s Cube, Merlin’s Machine, and Other Mathematical Toys

second edition David Joyner

“If you like puzzles, this is a somewhat fun book. If you like algebra, this is a fun book. If you like puzzles and algebra, this is a really fun book.”— MAA Online 2008 328 pp., 6 halftones 978-0-8018-9013-0 $33.00 pb   Available as an e-book

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