Dictionary of Mathematical Games, Puzzles, and Amusements - Couverture rigide

Eiss, Harry E.

 
9780313247149: Dictionary of Mathematical Games, Puzzles, and Amusements
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0313247145 ISBN 13 : 9780313247149
Editeur : Greenwood Press, 1988

Synopsis

Mathematical play has challenged and stimulated human ingenuity throughout recorded history. It has ranged from the common sorts of brain teasers such as mazes, arithmetic story problems, and simple geometric puzzles to sophisticated explorations of questions that still concern modern mathematical theorists. This new dictionary provides a tantalizing variety of paradoxes, games, problems, and puzzles that will appeal to mathematics enthusiasts at every level of proficiency. Eiss introduces his subject with an overview of the history of recreational mathematics and its relation to some theoretical questions that have occupied mathematicians for centuries. Dictionary entries include problems posed by particular thinkers as well as traditional puzzlers that have come down to us anonymously. Information on the origins and history of many of the activities is supplied, and thorough cross-referencing enables the reader to locate all puzzles, games, and amusements of a similar type. The bibliography suggest sources of further information.

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À propos de l?auteur

HARRY EDWIN EISS is Assistant Professor of English at Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan.

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Éditeur
Greenwood Press
Date d'édition
1988
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0313247145
ISBN 13 
9780313247149
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
292
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
gpsr@libri.de
gpsr@libri.de

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