| Half a Century of Pythagoras Magazine Contributor(s): Van Den Brandhof, Alex (Editor), Guichelaar, Jan (Editor), Jaspers, Arnout (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0883855879 ISBN-13: 9780883855874 Publisher: Mathematical Association of America (MAA) OUR PRICE: $42.75 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics |
| Dewey: 510 |
| LCCN: 2015944853 |
| Series: Spectrum |
| Physical Information: 317 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Founded in 1961 and still thriving today, the recreational magazine Pythagoras has given generations of high school students in the Netherlands a perspective on many branches of mathematics that are not taught in schools. This book is a selection of the best and most inspiring articles from Pythagoras magazine. It contains a mix of problems - some easy, some challenging, always original - as well as playful introductions to subjects in algebra, geometry, topology, number theory, and more. Concepts like sudoku and the magic square are given a whole new dimension. Articles on Escher's 'impossible objects', a recurring subject over the years, are part of a special section on mathematics and art. Smart high school students and anyone else with a sharp and inquisitive mind will find in this book a treasure trove rich enough to keep one's mind engaged for many weeks and months. |
Contributor Bio(s): Guichelaar, Jan: - Jan Guichelaar is a retired theoretical physicist who remains active in the history of science.Jaspers, Arnout: - Arnout Jaspers is a freelance science writer. |