Fascinating World of Mathematics - Chander Mohan

This book is about mathematics and not a book on mathematics. The book will be of interest to those who have knowledge of school level mathematics and want to be aware of its fascinating and charming aspects which they might not have been exposed to, or might have missed in school days. The book is also intended to motivate in particular the youngsters into feeling attracted, fascinated and excited about mathematics instead of dreading it.The book is primarily a collection of school level topics of mathematics which lend themselves to relatively simple mathematical analysis. An effort has been made to present certain basic areas of school mathematics in a way that may provide intellectual stimulus and excitement to the reader. It has been the intention of the author to inform, entertain and make common people comfortable with mathematics instead of getting scared of it. The book takes the reader on a 'walking tour' of certain exciting and fascinating aspects of the popular areas of school level mathematics.The book has been divided into two parts. The first part is titled 'Charm and beauty in mathematics'. In this part an effort has been made to highlight charming, exciting and fascinating aspects of school level mathematics and its applications. It is spread over the first eleven chapters. The second part of the book is titled 'Mathematical diversions and recreations'. It introduces the reader to a variety of games and puzzles based on mathematics which provide not only good pastime and refreshment to the mind but also help in sharpening the mental faculties for critical and fast thinking. This part of the book contains five chapters.

Prof. Chander Mohan obtained his B.A. (Hons.) (in 1957) and M.A. (in 1960) degrees in Mathematics from Punjab University and Ph.D. (in 1967) from Roorkee University. Since 1961 he has been actively engaged in teaching and research. He worked as a lecturer in Mathematics in M.M. Postgraduate college, Modinagar (U.P.) from 1961 to 1964. From 1964 to 2000, he worked as lecturer, reader and professor in Mathematics department at Roorkee University, Roorkee (now IIT Roorkee). He was head of the department from 1995-1999. During this period, he visited England and some European countries in 1973 under exchange of Young Scientists Programme of Commonwealth, and worked on deputation with Baghdad University in Iraq (1976-79). After retirement from Roorkee University in 2000, he worked as professor and dean, Amity School of Computer Science, Noida, till 2002. From 2002 to 2004, he worked as professor and head mathematics in IILM College of Engineering, Greater Noida. Since 2004, he is associated with Ambala College of Engineering and Applied Research, Devasthali, Ambala (Haryana), where he is currently Professor Emeritus in the department of Computer Science and Engineering. Prof. Mohan has guided several Ph.Ds. He has also authored several research papaers and books. He is a member of a number of research societies, and his name appears in some of the well-known 'Who's Who' of the world. Since childhood Prof. Mohan has a fascination for Mathematics and has been trying to make it appear interesting, exciting and popular, particularly among the young students.