Sphere Packing, Lewis Carroll and Reversi (New Martin Gardner Mathematical Library)

Type

Book

Authors

Martin Gardner

ISBN 10

0521808405

ISBN 13

9780521747011

Tags

Math Games, Study & Teaching, Mathematical Physics, Mathematics

Description

Packing spheres, Reversi, braids, polyominoes, board games, and the puzzles of Lewis Carroll. These and other mathematical diversions return to readers with updates to all the chapters, including new game variations, proofs, and other developments and discoveries. Read about Knuth's Word Ladders program and the latest developments in the digits of pi. Once again these timeless puzzles will charm readers while demonstrating principles of logic, probability, geometry, and other fields of mathematics. It's the perfect stocking stuffer for the puzzle wizard on your list. - from Amzon

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