A Mathematical Mystery Tour by A K Dewdney

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Praise for A.K. Dewdney Yes, We Have No Neutrons "We need more books like this-especially if they're this much fun to read. " -Wired "Dewdney manages to make this catalog of error entertaining as well as instructive; good medicine for both skeptics and true believers.

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A Mathematical Mystery Tour by A K Dewdney

Praise for A. K. Dewdney Yes, We Have No Neutrons "We need more books like this-especially if they're this much fun to read." -Wired "Dewdney manages to make this catalog of error entertaining as well as instructive; good medicine for both skeptics and true believers." -Kirkus Reviews "Written with wit and a touch of pathos-and sure to please science lovers." -Publishers Weekly 200% of Nothing "It is impossible to read this timely, important book without enjoyment and eye-opening enlightenment." -Martin Gardner "An entertaining, stinging expose." -Publishers Weekly
"..a light-hearted read, which may entertain the expert and instruct the layman..."(Mathematika)
A. K. DEWDNEY, Ph,D., is the author of several critically acclaimed math and science books, including Yes, We Have No Neutrons, 200% of Nothing, The Armchair Universe, and The Planiverse: Computer Contact with a Two-Dimensional World.
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ISBN 13 9780471238478
ISBN 10 0471238473
Title A Mathematical Mystery Tour
Author A K Dewdney
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published 1999-03-12
Number of pages 218
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.