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McMahon, Liz; Gordon, Gary; Gordon, Hannah; Gordon, Rebecca

 
9780691192321: The Joy of Set: The Many Mathematical Dimensions of a Seemingly Simple Card Game
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0691192324 ISBN 13 : 9780691192321
Editeur : Princeton University Press, 2019

Synopsis

A mathematical exploration of the popular card game SET

Have you ever played the addictive card game SET? Have you ever wondered about the connections between games and mathematics? If the answer to either question is "yes," then The Joy of SET is the book for you! The Joy of SET takes readers on a fascinating journey into this seemingly simple card game and reveals its surprisingly deep and diverse mathematical dimensions. Absolutely no mathematical background is necessary to enjoy this book--all you need is a sense of curiosity and adventure! The first book devoted to the mathematics of one of today's most popular card games, The Joy of SET will entertain and enlighten the game enthusiast in all of us.

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À propos de l'auteur

Liz McMahon and Gary Gordon are professors of mathematics at Lafayette College. Hannah Gordon is a SET Grand Master and currently works for the New York City Department of Education. Rebecca Gordon teaches upper-level math at Sonoma Academy in Santa Rosa, California. As a family, the coauthors have played SET together for more than twenty years.

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Éditeur
Princeton University Press
Date d'édition
2019
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0691192324
ISBN 13 
9780691192321
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
320
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Personne responsable
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