Fantasia Mathematica by Clifton Fadiman

Fantasia Mathematica by Clifton Fadiman

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Summary

Clifton Fadiman's classic collection of mathematical stories, essays and anecdotes is now back in print. Humorous, mysterious, and always entertaining, this collection will please mathematicians and non-mathematicians alike.

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Fantasia Mathematica by Clifton Fadiman

Clifton Fadiman's classic collection of mathematical stories, essays and anecdotes is now back in print. Ranging from the poignant to the comical to the surreal, these selections include writing by Aldous Huxley, Martin Gardner, H.G. Wells, George Gamow, G.H. Hardy, Robert Heinlein, Arthur C. Clarke, and many others. Humorous, mysterious, and always entertaining, this collection will please mathematicians and non-mathematicians alike.
Fadiman, Clifton: -

Clifton Fadiman, Ph.D., is an author, teacher, and student of Sufism. He lives in Menlo Park, California.

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ISBN 13 9780387949314
ISBN 10 0387949313
Title Fantasia Mathematica
Author Clifton Fadiman
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Year published 1997-04-01
Number of pages 298
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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