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From the mathematics of mazes, to cones with a twist, and the amazing sphericon - and how to make one - Ian Stewart is back with more mathematical stories and puzzles that are as quirky as they are fascinating, and each from the cutting edge of the world of mathematics. We find out about the mathema...

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Main Author: Stewart, Ian, 1945-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2010.
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:From the mathematics of mazes, to cones with a twist, and the amazing sphericon - and how to make one - Ian Stewart is back with more mathematical stories and puzzles that are as quirky as they are fascinating, and each from the cutting edge of the world of mathematics. We find out about the mathematics of time travel, explore the shape of teardrops (which are not tear-drop shaped, but something much, much more strange!), dance with dodecahedra, and play the game of Hex, amongst many more strange and delightful mathematical diversions.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 306 pages :)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references pages (289-296) and index.
ISBN:9780191612732
0191612731
9780199562077
0199562075

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