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Paradoxes in Mathematics

Paradoxes in Mathematics - Dover Books on Mathematics

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Publisher's 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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Book information

ISBN: 9780486497167
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
Imprint: Dover Publications
Pub date:
DEWEY: 510.76
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 192
Weight: 272g
Height: 155mm
Width: 235mm
Spine width: 10mm