Mathematical Puzzle Tales (Spectrum) - Softcover

Gardner, Martin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 088385533X ISBN 13: 9780883855331

Publisher: American Mathematical Society, 2001

Synopsis

Martin Gardner is widely known for his writing on recreational mathematics, not least for the myriad problems he has devised over some 25 years for Scientific American. In this book are collected 36 of his best brainteasers. These are not simply cunning puzzles, but serve to illustrate the art of the mathematician as problem solver, and their solution draws on ideas from topology, probability, number theory, logic and beyond. Fully worked answers are given, which in turn lead to additional problems for the reader. For anybody who likes to solve mathematical problems this book will be both entertaining and a challenge.

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Book Description:

Martin Gardner is widely known for his writing on recreational mathematics and this book collects together 36 of his most cunning brainteasers, which serve to illustrate the art of the mathematician as problem solver. Fully worked answers are given, and these in turn lead to additional challenges for the reader.

About the Author:

Martin Gardner published his first book in 1935. Since then he has published more than 60 books, most of them about mathematics and science, but also philosophy and literature. He has charmed readers of all ages with his mathematical insights and his sense of fun. He has written one novel, "The Flight of Peter Fromm "and a collection of short stories, "The No-Sided Professor. " He wrote the popular "Mathematical Games" column for Scientific American for 25 years. Other books by Martin Gardner published by the Mathematical Association of America are: Riddles of the Sphinx, Mathematical Magic Show, Mathematical Carnival, Mathematical Circus, New Mathematical Diversions, and Penrose Tiles to Trapdoor Ciphers.

About this edition

• Publisher: American Mathematical Society
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 088385533X
• ISBN 13: 9780883855331
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 166