Mathematics and the Imagination (Dover Books on Mathematics)

Kasner, Edward; Newman, James

ISBN 10: 0486417034 / ISBN 13: 9780486417035

Published by Dover Publications, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mathematics and the Imagination (Dover Books on Mathematics)
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486417034
• ISBN 13: 9780486417035
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1751622512.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: 24405137
• Signed: 7/4/2025 9:48:32 AM
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Synopsis

Anyone who gambles, plays cards, loves puzzles, or simply seeks an intellectual challenge will love this amusing and thought-provoking book. With wit and clarity, the authors deftly progress from simple arithmetic to calculus and non-Euclidean geometry. "Charming and exciting." ― Saturday Review of Literature. Includes 169 figures.

Synopsis

Introduces simple arithmetic, calculus, and non-Euclidean geometry through games and puzzles.