Professor Stewart's Hoard of Mathematical Treasures Contributor(s): Stewart, Ian (Author) |
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ISBN: 0465017754 ISBN-13: 9780465017751 Publisher: Basic Books OUR PRICE: $20.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Reference - Mathematics | Recreations & Games - Mathematics | History & Philosophy |
Dewey: 510 |
LCCN: 2010280702 |
Physical Information: 0.96" H x 6.32" W x 8.2" (0.77 lbs) 352 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Opening another drawer in his Cabinet of Curiosities, renowned mathematics professor Ian Stewart presents a new medley of games, paradoxes, and riddles in Professor Stewart's Hoard of Mathematical Treasures. With wit and aplomb, Stewart mingles casual puzzles with grander forays into ancient and modern mathematical thought. Amongst a host of arcane and astonishing facts about every kind of number from irrational and imaginary to complex and cuneiform, we learn:
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