A Passion for Mathematics: Numbers, Puzzles, Madness, Religion, and the Quest for Reality

A smorgasbord of math puzzles, factoids, quotations, trivia, formulas, and much moreAre you fascinated by numbers and...
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Author: Clifford A. Pickover
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A Passion for Mathematics: Numbers, Puzzles, Madness, Religion, and the Quest for Reality by Pickover, Clifford A.

A Passion for Mathematics: Numbers, Puzzles, Madness, Religion, and the Quest for Reality

CHF 26.29

A Passion for Mathematics: Numbers, Puzzles, Madness, Religion, and the Quest for Reality

CHF 26.29
Author: Clifford A. Pickover
Format: Paperback
Language: English
A smorgasbord of math puzzles, factoids, quotations, trivia, formulas, and much moreAre you fascinated by numbers and want to learn more? does the vast world of math problems that humans have solved-and the ones we have yet to begin to comprehend--give you goosebumps? If so, this book is for you. A Passion for Mathematics is an educational, entertaining trip through the curiosities of the math world, blending an eclectic mix of history, biography, philosophy, number theory, geometry, probability, huge numbers, and mind-bending problems into a delightfully compelling collection that is sure to please math buffs, students, and experienced mathematicians alike.In each chapter, Clifford Pickover provides factoids, anecdotes, definitions, quotations, and captivating challenges that range from fun, quirky puzzles to insanely difficult problems. Readers will encounter mad mathematicians, strange number sequences, obstinate numbers, curious constants, magic squares, fractal geese, monkeys typing Hamlet, infinity, and much, much more.A Passion for Mathematics will feed readers' fascination while giving them problem-solving skills a great workout!

Author: Clifford A. Pickover
Publisher: Trade Paper Press
Published: 07/01/2005
Pages: 394
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.32lbs
Size: 9.02h x 7.24w x 1.01d
ISBN: 9780471690986

About the Author
CLIFFORD A. PICKOVER received his Ph.D. from Yale University and is a prolific author of books and articles, including Calculus and Pizza: A Cookbook for the Hungry Mind; Black Holes: A Traveler's Guide; and Keys to Infinity, all from Wiley. His Web site, Pickover.com, has received millions of visits.


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