Wheels, Life And Other Mathematical Amusements
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Martin Gardner
Binding: Paperback
Published: W H Freeman & Co, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Slight dent in cover.
This collection of mathematical amusements by Martin Gardner, a master of recreational mathematics, presents a fascinating array of puzzles, paradoxes, and intellectual challenges. The book details concepts ranging from Conway's Game of Life to various geometric curiosities and number theory problems, all explained with clarity and wit. It is an engaging read for anyone with an interest in mathematics, logic, and the playful side of intellectual inquiry, offering both entertainment and genuine insight into complex ideas. Gardner's accessible style makes intricate mathematical principles understandable and enjoyable for a broad audience.
Author: Martin Gardner
Binding: Paperback
Published: W H Freeman & Co, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Slight dent in cover.
This collection of mathematical amusements by Martin Gardner, a master of recreational mathematics, presents a fascinating array of puzzles, paradoxes, and intellectual challenges. The book details concepts ranging from Conway's Game of Life to various geometric curiosities and number theory problems, all explained with clarity and wit. It is an engaging read for anyone with an interest in mathematics, logic, and the playful side of intellectual inquiry, offering both entertainment and genuine insight into complex ideas. Gardner's accessible style makes intricate mathematical principles understandable and enjoyable for a broad audience.