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The puzzle universe, a history of mathematics in 315 puzzles, Ivan Moscovich

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The puzzle universe, a history of mathematics in 315 puzzles, Ivan Moscovich

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The puzzle universe

Oclc number

907096212

Responsibility statement

Ivan Moscovich

Sub title

a history of mathematics in 315 puzzles

Summary

"The Puzzle Universe is intended for general readers and devoted puzzlers. It is about the latent beauty of mathematics, its history, and the puzzles that have advanced and emerged from the science of numbers. It is full of challenging historical facts, thinking puzzles, paradoxes, illusions, and problem solving. There are 315 puzzles in this book. Extended captions explain in easy terms the value of the puzzles for mathematical and educational purposes, particularly in light of the findings of recent research. This historical and pedagogical dimension sets The Puzzle Universe apart from similar books. The puzzles appear in a dynamic layout for a visual experience that is Ivan Moscovich's trademark. There are ten chapters complete with answers. Icons show the challenge rating and the tools needed (pencil, scissors, ruler, and of course, brain) to solve the puzzle."--, Amazon.com

Table Of Contents

Foreword -- Introduction -- Thinking about Playthinks and Your Brain -- Beginnings, Greek Math, Geometry and Ahmes' Puzzle -- Primes, Magic Squares and Queen Dido's Problem -- Points, Topology and Euler's Seven Bridges Puzzle -- Knights And Queens, Cutting Cakes and The Mystery of the Pendulum -- Science, Dimensions, Randomness and The Tower Of Hanoi Puzzle -- Infinity, Impossibility/Impossible Figures, Mixed Hats and Mixing Tea with Milk -- Paradoxes, Cellular Automata, Hollow Cube and Night Crossing Puzzle -- Perception, Illusions, Parity and Puzzles about Truth and Lies of Ray -- Answers -- About Ivan Moscovich

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