Fantasia Mathematica - Hardcover

Clifton Fadiman

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ISBN 10: 0671244507 ISBN 13: 9780671244507

Publisher: Simon & Schuster, 1958

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Clifton Fadiman's classic collection of mathematical stories, essays and anecdotes is now once again available. Ranging from the poignant to the comical via the simply surreal, these selections include writing by Aldous Huxley, Martin Gardner, H.G. Wells, George Gamow, G.H. Hardy, Robert Heinlein, Arthur C. Clarke, and many others. Humorous, mysterious, and always entertaining, this collection is sure to bring a smile to the faces of mathematicians and non-mathematicians alike.

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About the Author:

Clifton Fadiman's prolific career as an essayist, critic, anthologist, and radio show host has spanned the last five decades. His books include The Lifetime Reading Plan and a collection of essays, Party of One. He served for many years on the board of editors of the Book-of-the-Month Club.

From Scientific American:

...this anthology of mathematically oriented short stories and poems should delight a new generation of readers.

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