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A perennial bestseller by eminent mathematician George Pólya, *How to Solve It* shows readers how to approach problems with clear reasoning. In lucid prose, Polya outlines a logical method for stripping away irrelevancies and focusing on what matters in any reasoning task, whether building a bridge or solving an anagram. His instructions, praised for clarity and brilliance, have guided generations of students, teachers, and learners in tackling mathematical proofs and a wide range of analytical problems.
First publish date: 1971
Genre: Education & Language/Teaching
Authors: George Pólya
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