G. Polya (1887-1985) was Professor of Mathematics at Stanford University.
"Polya . . . does a masterful job of showing just how plausible
reasoning is used in mathematics. . . . The material in both
volumes is fresh and highly original; the presentation is
stimulating, informal, and occasionally humorous; examples from
science, legal reasoning, and daily life make the arguments clear
even to a nonspecialist. Polya's book is a rare event."---Morris
Kline, Scientific American
"Professor Polya's beautifully written hook has become a
classic."----A. 0. L. Atkin, The Mathematical Gazette
"Professor Polya . . . is interested in problem solving and the
psychological aspects of mathematical discovery. . . . [These
books] should provide many entertaining hours for anyone who cares
to pick up the challenge."---Carl Hammer, Journal of the Franklin
Institute
"Professor Polya presents a forceful argument for the teaching of
intelligent guessing as well as proving. . . . There are also very
readable and enjoyable discussions of such concepts as the
isoperimetric problem and 'chance, the ever-present rival of
conjecture.'"---Bruce E. Meserve, The Mathematics Teacher
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