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The prodigious writings of Martin Gardner, from his Mathematical Games column in Scientific American to the 70-plus books he authored, had an enormous influence on the field of recreational mathematics. This book collects articles Gardner wrote for the MAA in the twenty-first century, together with other articles the MAA published from 1999 to 2012 that are inspired by his work. Eight of Gardner's articles are presented here: together they represent his playful and engaging approach to recreational mathematics, and the breadth of his interests, spanning geometry, number theory, graph theory, probability, and pseudo-science. The remaining 33 chapters are a diverse collection of responses to Gardner's work, many of which address open problems. This book is a tribute to the deep and lasting impact of a prolific and brilliant writer. It is for anyone who, like Martin Gardner, loves mathematics.
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Book Description:
Martin Gardner was an extraordinarily prolific writer whose work had a profound influence on the field of recreational mathematics. This book is a collection of articles, some by Gardner, others inspired by his work, that appeared in various MAA publications from 1999 to 2012. Essential reading for all recreational mathematicians.
About the Author:
Michael Henle is a professor of mathematics at Oberlin College. He is the author of several books including "Which Numbers are Real?" published by the MAA in 2012. Trained as a functional analysis, he also writes on combinatorial subjects and geometry. He is serving as editor of The College Mathematics Journal through to 2013.
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- PublisherThe Mathematical Association of America
- Publication date2014
- ISBN 10 1107644372
- ISBN 13 9781107644373
- BindingPaperback
- EditorHenle Michael, Hopkins Brian
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