Paradoxes in Mathematics
Author | : Stanley J. Farlow |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 182 |
Release | : 2014-04-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780486497167 |
ISBN-13 | : 048649716X |
Rating | : 4/5 (67 Downloads) |
Download or read book Paradoxes in Mathematics written by Stanley J. Farlow and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2014-04-23 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.