Penrose Tiles to Trapdoor Ciphers: And the Return of Dr Matrix (Spectrum) - Softcover

Gardner, Martin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0883855216 ISBN 13: 9780883855218

Publisher: The Mathematical Association of America, 1997

Synopsis

Here is another collection drawn from Martin Gardner's 'Mathematical Games' column in Scientific American. Each chapter explores a different theme, for example fractals, surreal numbers, the sculptures of Berrocal, tiling the plane, Ramsey theory and code breaking, all combining to create a rich diet of recreational mathematics. Most chapters can be readily understood by the uninitiated: at each turn there are challenges for the reader and a wealth of references for further reading. Gardner's clarity of style and ability systematically to simplify the complex make this an excellent vehicle in which to start or continue an interest in recreational mathematics.

About this title

Book Description:

Each chapter in this Gardner collection explores a different theme; for example fractals, surreal numbers, the sculptures of Berrocal, tiling the plane and code breaking. Gardner's clarity of style and ability to explain make this an excellent vehicle in which to start or continue an interest in recreational mathematics.

About this edition

• Publisher: The Mathematical Association of America
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0883855216
• ISBN 13: 9780883855218
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 328