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"A delightful book." New York Times

"I have studied with pleasure this] new book Beautiful examples Illuminating. I am convinced that Lieber's] original enterprise will get the recognition it so richly deserves." Albert Einstein

"The Liebers have written an ingenious, entertaining, and illuminating book." Saturday Review of Literature

"The book should be 'required reading' especially for non-mathematicians." E.T. Bell, author ofThe Development of Mathematics

First published in 1942, this whimsical exploration of how to think in a mathematical...

"The interpolations tying mathematics into human life and thought are brilliantly clear."Booklist

"Her presentation is conversational and humorous, and should help to simplify some complex concepts."Kirkus

Infinity. It sounds simple but is it? This elegant, accessible, and playful book artfully illuminates one of the most intriguing ideas in mathematics. Lillian Lieber presents an entertaining, yet thorough, explanation of the concept and cleverly connects mathematical reasoning to larger issues in society. Infinityincludes a new foreword by Harvard...