The Joy of Abstraction: An Exploration of Math, Category Theory, and Life

Eugenia Cheng The Joy of Abstraction Reviews Summary

Ratings Breakdown

Rated 4.1 by 190 people

Pros from Reviews

  • Pedagogical genius
  • Accessible yet rigorous
  • Comprehensible explanations
  • Gentle introduction
  • Wide range of further reading
  • Engaging for non-mathematicians

Cons from Reviews

  • Political commentary detracts
  • Dry math sections
  • Difficult for some readers
  • Format issues on devices

Notable Features

Mathematical Exploration
Category Theory
Hardcover
438 Pages
New Edition
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