The Mathematics of Various Entertaining Subjects

Name: The Mathematics of Various Entertaining Subjects
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Research in Recreational Math

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The Mathematics of Various Entertaining Subjects explores the fascinating connections between recreational problems and major mathematical breakthroughs. The book features diverse contributions that reveal how advanced mathematics underpins puzzles and games such as mazes, crossword puzzles, the Towers of Hanoi, the card game SET, and tic-tac-toe on an affine plane. Drawing inspiration from board games, card tricks, and more, it offers a captivating blend of mathematical theory and playful challenge.
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This book is ideal for academic mathematicians and avid enthusiasts of mathematics who enjoy puzzles, games, and the unexpected links between recreation and serious mathematical research.

The history of mathematics is filled with major breakthroughs resulting from solutions to recreational problems. Problems of interest to gamblers led to the modern theory of probability, for example, and surreal numbers were inspired by the game of Go. Yet even with such groundbreaking findings and a wealth of popular-level books exploring puzzles

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The Mathematics of Various Entertaining Subjects brings together authors from a variety of specialties to present fascinating problems and solutions in recreational mathematics. Contributors to the book show how sophisticated mathematics can help construct mazes that look like famous people, how the analysis of crossword puzzles has much in common with understanding epidemics, and how the theory of electrical circuits is useful in understanding the classic Towers of Hanoi puzzle. The card game SET is related to the theory of error-correcting codes, and simple tic-tac-toe takes on a new life when played on an affine plane.

Inspirations for the book's wealth of problems include board games, card tricks, fake coins, flexagons, pencil puzzles, poker, and so much more. Looking at a plethora of eclectic games and puzzles, The Mathematics of Various Entertaining Subjects is sure to entertain, challenge, and inspire academic mathematicians and avid math enthusiasts alike.

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Praised as one of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2016, the collection is celebrated for its engaging essays on popular mathematics. Choice recommends it highly for those interested in recreational mathematics, calling the compilation fantastic and a must-read for enthusiasts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691164038

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 December 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 50 color illus. 20 halftones. 80 line illus.

Contributors:

Edited by Jennifer Beineke
Edited by Jason Rosenhouse
Foreword by Raymond M. Smullyan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 652g

Pages: 296

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Jennifer Beineke is professor of mathematics at Western New England University. Jason Rosenhouse is professor of mathematics at James Madison University. He is the author of The Monty Hall Problem and the coauthor of Taking Sudoku Seriously.