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Wonders of Numbers: Adventures in Mathematics, Mind, and Meaning Paperback - 2003

by Clifford a. Pickover

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Thought-provoking mathematical mysteries, puzzles, games, and number theory problems of varying degrees of difficulty jam-pack the pages of this book, peppered throughout with illustrations that clarify many of the problems. 10 halftones. 191 line illustrations.

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Who were the five strangest mathematicians in history? What are the ten most interesting numbers? Jam-packed with thought-provoking mathematical mysteries, puzzles, and games, Wonders of Numbers will enchant even the most left-brained of readers.

Hosted by the quirky Dr. Googol--who resides on a remote island and occasionally collaborates with Clifford Pickover--Wonders of Numbers focuses on creativity and the delight of discovery. Here is a potpourri of common and unusual number theory problems of varying difficulty--each presented in brief chapters that convey to readers the essence of the problem rather than its extraneous history. Peppered throughout with illustrations that clarify the problems, Wonders of Numbers also includes fascinating "math gossip." How would we use numbers to communicate with aliens? Check out Chapter 30. Did you know that there is a Numerical Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? You'll find it in Chapter 45.

From the beautiful formula of India's most famous mathematician to the Leviathan number so big it makes a trillion look small, Dr. Googol's witty and straightforward approach to numbers will entice students, educators, and scientists alike to pick up a pencil and work a problem.

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  • Title Wonders of Numbers: Adventures in Mathematics, Mind, and Meaning
  • Author Clifford a. Pickover
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition 1st Paper, 1st P
  • Pages 416
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Oxford University Press, Oxford - New York
  • Publication date 2003-01-16
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • ISBN 9780195157994 / 0195157990
  • Weight 1.26 lbs (0.57 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.72 x 6.72 x 1.1 in (22.15 x 17.07 x 2.79 cm)
  • Category Mathematics
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 99027044
  • Dewey Decimal Code 793.74

About the author

Clifford A. Pickover received his Ph.D. from Yale University and is the author of over twenty-five highly-acclaimed popular science books. Pickover is a prolific inventor, the associate editor for several journals, and puzzle creator for magazines and his own puzzle calendars. His web site, Pickover.com, has received over 500,000 visits. He lives in Yorktown Heights, New York.
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