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The Mathemagician and Pied Puzzler

The Mathemagician and Pied Puzzler

A Collection in Tribute to Martin Gardner

by Elwyn R. Berlekamp and Tom Rodgers
Hardback
Publication Date: 08/03/1999

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This volume comprises an imaginative collection of pieces created in tribute to Martin Gardner. Perhaps best known for writing Scientific American's "Mathematical Games" column for years, Gardner used his personal exuberance and fascination with puzzles and magic to entice a wide range of readers into a world of mathematical discovery. This tribute therefore contains pieces as widely varied as Gardner's own interests, ranging from limericks to lengthy treatises, from mathematical journal articles to personal stories. This book makes a charming and unusual addition to any personal library. Selected papers: - The Odyssey of the Figure Eight Puzzle by Stewart Coffin - Block-Packing Jambalaya by Bill Cutler - O'Beirne's Hexiamond by Richard K. Guy - Biblical Ladders by Donald E. Knuth - Three Limericks: On Space, Time and Speed by Tim Rowett.
ISBN:
9781568810751
9781568810751
Category:
Mathematical foundations
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
08-03-1999
Language:
English
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Inc
Country of origin:
United States
Pages:
276
Dimensions (mm):
229x152x25mm
Weight:
0.57kg

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