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Paradoxes in Mathematics (Dover Books on MaTHEMA 1.4tics) - Softcover

Farlow, Stanley

 
9780486497167: Paradoxes in Mathematics (Dover Books on MaTHEMA 1.4tics)

Synopsis

Compiled by a prominent educator and author, this volume presents an intriguing mix of mathematical paradoxes ― phenomena with surprising outcomes that can be resolved mathematically. Students and puzzle enthusiasts will get plenty of enjoyment mixed with a bit of painless mathematical instruction from 30 conundrums, including The Birthday Paradox, Aristotle's Magic Wheel, and A Greek Tragedy.

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About the Author

A Professor of Mathematics at the University of Maine, Stanley J. Farlow is the author of numerous math texts for college students. His Dover titles include Partial Differential Equations for Scientists and Engineers and An Introduction to Differential Equations and Their Applications.

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