| Math Hysteria: Fun and Games with Mathematics Contributor(s): Stewart, Ian (Author) |
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ISBN: 0198613369 ISBN-13: 9780198613367 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $18.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2004 Annotation: One of the world's most popular writers on mathematics presents a wealth of mathematical puzzles, each one spun around an amazing tale. 20 cartoons. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics - Games & Activities | Puzzles |
| Dewey: 793.7 |
| LCCN: 2004050075 |
| Physical Information: 0.79" H x 6.28" W x 9.12" (0.89 lbs) 235 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Welcome to Ian Stewart's strange and magical world of mathematics! Math Hysteria contains twenty quirky tales of mathematical exploration by one of the world's most popular writers on mathematics. Ian Stewart presents us with a wealth of magical puzzles, each one spun around an amazing tale, including Counting the Cattle of the Sun, The Great Drain Robbery, and Preposterous Piratical Predicaments. Fully illustrated with explanatory diagrams, each tale is told with engaging wit, sure to amuse everyone with an interest in puzzles and mathematics. Along the way, we also meet many curious characters. Containing twenty specially-commissioned cartoons, this book will delight all who are familiar with Stewart's many other books, such as What Shape is a Snowflake? and Flatterland and anyone interested in mathematical problems. In short, these stories are engaging, challenging, and lots of fun! |