An inspiring selection of articles for school students, containing entertaining problems and playful introductions to advanced math topics. Editor(s): Brandhof, Alex van den; Guichelaar, Jan; Jaspers, Arnout. Series: Spectrum. Num Pages: 317 pages. BIC Classification: PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 157 x 229 x 16. Weight in Grams: 440. . 2016. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Title: Half a Century of Pythagoras Magazine (Spectrum)
Publisher: The Mathematical Association of America
Publication Date: 2016
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0883855879
ISBN 13: 9780883855874
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New

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Founded in 1961 and still thriving today, the recreational magazine Pythagoras has given generations of high school students in the Netherlands a perspective on many branches of mathematics that are not taught in schools. This book is a selection of the best and most inspiring articles from Pythagoras magazine. It contains a mix of problems - some easy, some challenging, always original - as well as playful introductions to subjects in algebra, geometry, topology, number theory, and more. Concepts like sudoku and the magic square are given a whole new dimension. Articles on Escher's 'impossible objects', a recurring subject over the years, are part of a special section on mathematics and art. Smart high school students and anyone else with a sharp and inquisitive mind will find in this book a treasure trove rich enough to keep one's mind engaged for many weeks and months.

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Alex van den Brandhof is a science writer and mathematics teacher.

Jan Guichelaar is a retired theoretical physicist who remains active in the history of science.

Arnout Jaspers is a freelance science writer.

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