Solving The Mystery Of Chinese Magic Squares

Hometown Postcards
(10262)
Seller's other items
Contact seller
US $20.05
ApproximatelyRM 83.88
or Best Offer
Condition:
Brand New
Breathe easy. Returns accepted.
Shipping:
Free USPS Media MailTM.
Located in: Fulton, New York, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Thu, 13 Nov and Wed, 19 Nov to 94104
Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyer's proximity to the item location, the shipping service selected, the seller's shipping history, and other factors. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods.
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)

Shop with confidence

Top Rated Plus
Trusted seller, fast shipping, and easy returns. Learn more- Top Rated Plus - opens in a new window or tab
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:224370772365
Last updated on Sep 28, 2024 06:40:44 MYTView all revisionsView all revisions

Item specifics

Condition
Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
ISBN
9781478780779
Category

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Outskirts Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1478780770
ISBN-13
9781478780779
eBay Product ID (ePID)
248231678

Product Key Features

Publication Name
Solving the Mystery of Chinese Magic Squares
Language
English
Subject
Algebra / Linear, History & Philosophy, Recreations & Games
Publication Year
2017
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Mathematics
Author
Fung-Yuel Chang
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
21.5 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Illustrated
Yes
Synopsis
The 4000 year- old mystery of Chinese magic squares is finally solved! Magic squares have fascinated ordinary and serious mathematicians alike for four thousand years. Great Yu discovered the first three by three magic square on the back of a turtle around the year 2200 B.C. before he was crowned the first emperor in China. Some three thousand years later in 1275, Yang Hui amused his countrymen with riddles describing the creations of third and fourth order magic squares. Two hundred forty years later in 1514, Albrecht Durer unknowingly applied Yang Hui's diagonal reversal scheme to produce in the Western world the first magic square. Some eighty years later in 1593, another Chinese mathematician Cheng Darwai produced a sixth-order magic square with a unique magic sum in every row, every column, but only in each of its twin diagonals knowns as the main and secondary diagonals. In this book, for the first time, F.Y. Chang has deciphered Yang Hui's riddles and extends both ancient Chinese mathematician's works and develops algorithms to create magic squares beyond the computation capacity of super computers. He formulates techniques such as parametric matrix formulation, row/column sum equalization, triple orthogonal transformation and diagonal switching for creation of the classical Chinese magic squares. He discovered the super diagonal Chinese magic squares with the magic sum in every generalized diagonal including the two conventional diagonals as well as an even number of four-segment split diagonals. Dr. Chang also introduces the idea of Chinese magic square games, which anyone of any age who is a number enthusiast can solve either by logical reasoning or by solving parametric linear equations.

Item description from the seller

About this seller

Hometown Postcards

99.7% positive feedbackβ€’30K items sold

Joined Sep 2013
Usually responds within 24 hours
Visit storeContact

Detailed Seller Ratings

Average for the last 12 months
Accurate description
4.9
Reasonable shipping cost
5.0
Shipping speed
4.9
Communication
4.9

Popular categories from this store

See allcategories
BooksCurated Postcard SetsTopical Postcard ReprosTopographical Postcard ReprosArt & Craft SuppliesDVDsEphemeraMusical RecordingsPrints

Seller feedback (11,893)

All ratingsselected
Positive
Neutral
Negative
  • y***n (469)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past month
    Verified purchase
    Terrific! This is a reproduction postcard of a group of Sioux warriors in McLaughlin, SD. The postcard is in pristine condition. It arrived in excellent condition as described by the seller. I grew up in McLaughlin, SD. The packaging was very good. The shipping was super-fast. I recommend this seller Hometown Postcards.
    Sioux Indian Warriors Mclaughlin South Dakota RPPC Photo Postcard COPY (#226721505302)
  • m***o (1566)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past month
    Verified purchase
    Great vintage postcard πŸ’₯AWESOME SELLER! β˜… PERFECT TRANSACTION! β˜… Very Nice Merchandise! β˜… Lightning Speed & Safe Packaging & Shipping! β˜… Quality & Value For The Price! β˜… Brand Condition With Stunning Appeal & Appearance! β˜… Exactly As Described! β˜… Very Happy & Satisfied! β˜… I Highly Recommend This Merchant/Seller To All ! β˜… 5+ Stars β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…+ thank you, I Hope We Can Do More Business Together In The Future! Thanks again! ANTIQUE SUPER STORE
    Town View c.1915 Orofino ID Idaho RPPC Photo Postcard COPY (#226547407011)
  • w***s (1861)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past month
    Verified purchase
    Smooth "sale"ing! This is my 4th experience with this vendor and I keep coming back because the cards are MAGNIFICENT and the service is SUPERB. This postcard, and the nine others I bought in this order, were SECURED within TWO LEVELS OF PROTECTION. They ARRIVED TIMELY and were EXACTLY AS SHOWN & DESCRIBED. Seller, as always, earns UMPTEEN KUDOS!!
    First National Bank Washington NJ New Jersey RPPC Photo Postcard COPY (#226893661331)
See all feedback

More to explore :