Publication

2016 - Princeton University Press

Language

English

Word Count

68,000 words, Guess

Page Count

272 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9780691164038
  • Open LibraryOL26324107M

Classifications

  • LCCQA93
  • LCCQA95 .M3687 2016

Description

"Contributors show how sophisticated mathematics can help you construct mazes that look like famous people, how the analysis of crossword puzzles has much in common with understanding epidemics, and how the theory of electrical circuits is useful in understanding the classic Towers of Hanoi puzzle. The card game SET is related to the theory of error-correcting codes, and simple tic-tac-toe takes on a new life when played on an affine plane. Inspirations for the book's wealth of problems include board games, card tricks, fake coins, flexagons, pencil puzzles, poker, and so much more"--Provided by publisher.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • The Mathematics of Various Entertaining Subjects, Volume 1Princeton University Press2016

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