Archimedes' Stomach...and Other Puzzles You'll Love To Digest

Yossi Elran (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

248 Seiten

2025
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd (Verlag)
978-981-12-6859-5 (ISBN)

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Embark on a delightful sequel to Lewis Carroll's Cats and Rats ... and Other Puzzles with Interesting Tails with this new treasure trove of mathematical curiosities! Like its predecessor, this book is a homage to recreational mathematics, inspired by the ingenious works of Martin Gardner, Ian Stewart, Raymond Smullyan, and more contemporary minds like Jason Rosenhouse, Ben Orlin and Matt Parker.Each chapter unveils a new puzzle, setting the stage for a journey through mathematical thought. This book doesn't just rehash old puzzles; it breathes new life into them. From unravelling the complexities of Archimedes' Ostomachion to deciphering the intricacies of modern cryptography, the topics are as varied as they are fascinating. Dive into the relationship between mathematics and linguistics, see the solutions to ancient number puzzles in modern math art, and solve mazes with logic and intuition.Whether you're a seasoned mathematician, a curious historian, an eager student, or a teacher looking for captivating educational tools, this book is your gateway to enhancing creative thinking and innovation through the playful side of math. Prepare to be challenged, intrigued, and inspired as every page turns mathematics into an exhilarating adventure!

Erscheinungsdatum	24.04.2025
Verlagsort	Singapore
Sprache	englisch
Themenwelt	Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik ► Mathematische Spiele und Unterhaltung
ISBN-10	981-12-6859-2 / 9811268592
ISBN-13	978-981-12-6859-5 / 9789811268595
Zustand	Neuware