Popular mathematics


Popular mathematics is mathematical presentation aimed at a general audience. Sometimes this is in the form of books which require no mathematical background and in other cases it is in the form of expository articles written by professional mathematicians to reach out to others working in different areas. It also includes television and film works, as well as museum exhibits. To an extent, it overlaps with recreational mathematics, which is mathematical activity done for entertainment purposes.

Notable works of popular mathematics

Some of the most prolific popularisers of mathematics include Keith Devlin, Martin Gardner, and Ian Stewart. Titles by these three authors can be found on their respective pages.

On infinity

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On constants

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On the Riemann hypothesis

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On recently solved problems

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On higher dimensions

On erroneous mathematics

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On introduction to mathematics for the general reader

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On mathematics and culture

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Biographies

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Magazines and journals

The journals listed below can be found in many university libraries.American Mathematical Monthly is designed to be accessible to a wide audience.The Mathematical Gazette contains letters, book reviews and expositions of attractive areas of mathematics.Mathematics Magazine offers exposition on a wide range of mathematical topics.The Mathematical Intelligencer is a mathematical journal that aims at a conversational and scholarly tone.Notices of the AMS - Each issue contains one or two expository articles that describe current developments in mathematical research, written by professional mathematicians. The Notices also carries articles on the history of mathematics, mathematics education, and professional issues facing mathematicians, as well as reviews of books, plays, movies, and other artistic and cultural works involving mathematics.

Audio and video

Museums

Several museums aim at enhancing public understanding of mathematics:
In the United States:
In Austria:
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In Italy: