Princeton Science Library: How to Solve It : A New Aspect of Mathematical Method (Paperback)

from Razinha

I'm not sure how I missed this all these years - might have come in handy 40 years ago. Excellent problem solving approaches. Filing away for reference in case someone needs it. I'm glad I saw a reference to it in The Organized Mind.

from aevaughn

This work gives an excellent overview of his method and ends with some non-traditional problems to work with solutions. His heuristic dictionary has interesting portions but does not form coherent approach being written in alphabetical order. It is a useful collection of tips and hints for workin...

from wrk1

Polya wrote this little book for teachers of elementary mathematics, but his clear thinking and writing make his explanation of problem solving useful in many fields. Even better is his explanation of how to teach by asking questions that lead students toward the answers, but demanding they find ...

from EmreSevinc

After more than 50 years, Polya's advice on tackling problems is still worth reading. But be warned, this is not the latest, brightest, trendiest, best-selling "problem solving book" out there that target MBAs or a kind of personal self-development book. Its author had contributed to important fi...

from andycyca

[5 out of 5] My only regret is that I must return this book to the library. This is one of those rare books I recommend to pretty much anyone who has to deal with problem solving. Not just mathematical problems, though. Polya writes an excellent case for the way we all should approach problems. I...