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TitleMath Hysteria
SubtitleFun and Games with Mathematics
AuthorIan Stewart
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PublisherOUP Oxford
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Publication Year2004
ISBN#0-19-861336-9
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Pages235
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Languageen
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KeywordsGames & Activities; Mathematics; Puzzles
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CommentsWelcome to Ian Stewart's strange and magical world of mathematics! Math Hysteria contains twenty quirky tales of mathematical exploration by one of the world's most popular writers on mathematics. Ian Stewart presents us with a wealth of magical puzzles, each one spun around an amazing tale,
including "Counting the Cattle of the Sun," "The Great Drain Robbery," and "Preposterous Piratical Predicaments." Fully illustrated with explanatory diagrams, each tale is told with engaging wit, sure to amuse everyone with an interest in puzzles and mathematics. Along the way, we also meet many
curious characters. Containing twenty specially-commissioned cartoons, this book will delight all who are familiar with Stewart's many other books, such as What Shape is a Snowflake? and Flatterland and anyone interested in mathematical problems. In short, these stories are engaging, challenging,
and lots of fun!
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Date Created2023-07-31
Date Modified2023-07-31