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Martin Gardner continues to delight. He introduces readers to the Generalized Ham Sandwich Theorem, origami, digital roots, magic squares, the mathematics of cooling coffee, the induction game of Eleusis, Dudeney puzzles, the maze at Hampton Court Palace, and many more mathematical puzzles and principles. Origami, Eleusis, and the Soma Cube is the second volume in Martin Gardner's New Mathematical Library, based on his ermously popular Scientific American columns. Now the author, in consultation with experts, has added updates to all the chapters, including new game variations, mathematical proofs, and other developments and discoveries, to challenge and fascinate a new generation of readers.

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PublisherCambridge University Press

ISBN-100521735246

ISBN-139780521735247

eBay Product ID (ePID)95717316

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Number of Pages248 Pages

Publication NameOrigami, Eleusis, and the Soma Cube : Martin Gardner's Mathematical Diversions

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2008

SubjectMathematics

TypeTextbook

AuthorMartin Gardner, Mathematical Association of America Staff

Subject AreaMathematics

SeriesThe New Martin Gardner Mathematical Library

FormatTrade Paperback (Us), Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight10.2 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.5 in

Height216mm

Width138mm

Weight290g

Additional Product Features

Date of Publication01/09/2008

Intended AudienceTrade

Place of PublicationCambridge

Spine15mm

Series TitleThe New Martin Gardner Mathematical Library

Country of PublicationUnited Kingdom

GenreMathematics

Author BiographyFor 25 of his 90 years, Martin Gardner wrote 'Mathematical Games and Recreations', a monthly column for Scientific American magazine. These columns have inspired hundreds of thousands of readers to delve more deeply into the large world of mathematics. He has also made significant contributions to magic, philosophy, debunking pseudoscience, and children's literature. He has produced more than 60 books, including many best sellers, most of which are still in print. His Annotated Alice has sold more than a million copies. He continues to write a regular column for the Skeptical Inquirer magazine.

Series Part/Volume NumberNo. 2

Content Note7b/W Illus.