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Famous Puzzles of Great Mathematicians
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Description for Famous Puzzles of Great Mathematicians
Paperback. Presents a collection of 180 mathematical puzzles and elementary problems that great mathematicians have posed, discussed, and solved. This book intends to show that famous mathematicians have all communicated brilliant ideas, methodological approaches, and absolute genius in mathematical thoughts by using recreational mathematics as a framework. Num Pages: 325 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 179 x 19. Weight in Grams: 600.
This entertaining book presents a collection of 180 famous mathematical puzzles and intriguing elementary problems that great mathematicians have posed, discussed, and/or solved. The selected problems do not require advanced mathematics, making this book accessible to a variety of readers. Mathematical recreations offer a rich playground for both amateur and professional mathematicians. Believing that creative stimuli and aesthetic considerations are closely related, great mathematicians from ancient times to the present have always taken an interest in puzzles and diversions. The goal of this book is to show that famous mathematicians have all communicated brilliant ideas, methodological approaches, and absolute genius ... Read more
This entertaining book presents a collection of 180 famous mathematical puzzles and intriguing elementary problems that great mathematicians have posed, discussed, and/or solved. The selected problems do not require advanced mathematics, making this book accessible to a variety of readers. Mathematical recreations offer a rich playground for both amateur and professional mathematicians. Believing that creative stimuli and aesthetic considerations are closely related, great mathematicians from ancient times to the present have always taken an interest in puzzles and diversions. The goal of this book is to show that famous mathematicians have all communicated brilliant ideas, methodological approaches, and absolute genius ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
American Mathematical Society
Condition
New
Number of Pages
325
Place of Publication
Providence, United States
ISBN
9780821848142
SKU
V9780821848142
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1
Reviews for Famous Puzzles of Great Mathematicians
“The whole book is very well illustrated with diagrams and pictures as well as clear mathematical formulae making it very readable. …I would fully recommend the book. It does not require advanced mathematics but it would inspire curiosity to look further. There is valuable material for a teacher perhaps at Advanced level to introduce new topics by way ... Read more