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The Liar Paradox and the Towers of Hanoi: The 10 Greatest Math Puzzles of All Time Hardcover - 2004
by Marcel Danesi
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Ever since the Sphinx asked his legendary riddle of Oedipus, paradoxes, conundrums, and puzzles of all kinds have kept humankind perplexed and amused. Why is this so? What do puzzles reveal about the human mind? Do they have implications for the study of mathematics?
The Liar Paradox and the Towers of Hanoi answers these questions, taking you on an interactive tour of the world's most enduringly intriguing brain twisters-ingenious puzzles that have played a pivotal role in shaping mathematical history. Marcel Danesi introduces you to ten masterpieces, explaining the math behind them and including exercises and answers-as well as the chance to try your hand at similar puzzles. As you navigate the maze of labyrinths, bridges, maps, and baffling problems, you'll see how certain ideas in mathematics originated in the form of puzzles, from optical illusions to sequences to impossibility theory. From die-hard puzzle mavens to math aficionados, this kaleidoscope of conundrums is sure to enlighten, entertain, and impress.
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- Title The Liar Paradox and the Towers of Hanoi: The 10 Greatest Math Puzzles of All Time
- Author Marcel Danesi
- Binding Hardcover
- Pages 258
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Trade Paper Press
- Date 2004-08-27
- Features Maps
- ISBN 9781630262143 / 1630262145
- Weight 1.21 lbs (0.55 kg)
- Dimensions 9 x 6 x 0.75 in (22.86 x 15.24 x 1.91 cm)
- Dewey Decimal Code 793.74
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