27%OFF
Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
The Joy of SET: The Many Mathematical Dimensions of a Seemingly Simple Card Game
Liz McMahon
€ 33.99
€ 24.81
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for The Joy of SET: The Many Mathematical Dimensions of a Seemingly Simple Card Game
Hardback. Num Pages: 320 pages, 164 color illus. 9 line illus. 43 tables. BIC Classification: PDZM; WDMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 166 x 244 x 30. Weight in Grams: 700.
Have you ever played the addictive card game SET? Have you ever wondered about the connections between games and mathematics? If the answer to either question is yes, then The Joy of SET is the book for you! The Joy of SET takes readers on a fascinating journey into this seemingly simple card game and reveals its surprisingly deep and diverse mathematical dimensions. Absolutely no mathematical background is necessary to enjoy this book--all you need is a sense of curiosity and adventure! Originally invented in 1974 by Marsha Falco and officially released in 1991, SET has gained a ... Read more
Have you ever played the addictive card game SET? Have you ever wondered about the connections between games and mathematics? If the answer to either question is yes, then The Joy of SET is the book for you! The Joy of SET takes readers on a fascinating journey into this seemingly simple card game and reveals its surprisingly deep and diverse mathematical dimensions. Absolutely no mathematical background is necessary to enjoy this book--all you need is a sense of curiosity and adventure! Originally invented in 1974 by Marsha Falco and officially released in 1991, SET has gained a ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
699g
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691166148
SKU
V9780691166148
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1
About Liz McMahon
Liz McMahon and Gary Gordon are professors of mathematics at Lafayette College. Hannah Gordon is a SET Grand Master and is studying health and nutrition. Rebecca Gordon teaches mathematics at Newark Academy. As a family, the coauthors have played SET together for more than twenty years.
Reviews for The Joy of SET: The Many Mathematical Dimensions of a Seemingly Simple Card Game
[A] model of mathematical exposition. The quality of writing is consistently high: clear but not condescending, humorous, chatty, and a genuine pleasure to read... I doubt it will be very long before I find something from [The Joy of SET] to use in one of my classes.
Mark Hunacek, MAA Reviews [The Joy of SET] shows how budding interest ... Read more
Mark Hunacek, MAA Reviews [The Joy of SET] shows how budding interest ... Read more