Mathematical Recreations and Essays by Wwrouse Ball

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Mathematical Recreations and Essays by Wwrouse Ball

The classic work on recreational math in English.--Martin Gardner

For nearly a century, this sparkling classic has provided stimulating hours of entertainment to the mathematically inclined. The problems posed here often involve fundamental mathematical methods and notions, but their chief appeal is their capacity to tease and delight. In these pages you will find scores of recreations to amuse you and to challenge your problem-solving faculties--often to the limit.
Now in its 13th edition, Mathematical Recreations and Essays has been thoroughly revised and updated over the decades since its first publication in 1892. This latest edition retains all the remarkable character of the original, but the terminology and treatment of some problems have been updated and new material has been added.
Among the challenges in store for you: Arithmetical and geometrical recreations; Polyhedra; Chess-board recreations; Magic squares; Map-coloring problems; Unicursal problems; Cryptography and cryptanalysis; Calculating prodigies; . and more.
You'll even find problems which mathematical ingenuity can solve but the computer cannot. No knowledge of calculus or analytic geometry is necessary to enjoy these games and puzzles. With basic mathematical skills and the desire to meet a challenge you can put yourself to the test and win.
A must to add to your mathematics library.--The Mathematics Teacher

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ISBN 13 9780486253572
ISBN 10 0486253570
Title Mathematical Recreations and Essays
Author Wwrouse Ball
Series Dover Recreational Math
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Dover Publications Inc.
Year published 2003-03-28
Number of pages 448
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.