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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
No bait needed for this lure!,
By Charles Ashbacher (Marion, Iowa United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE) (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER)
This review is from: Lure of the Integers (MAA Spectrum) (Paperback)
What a perfect title! All mathematicians, independent of their specialty or level of expertise, are to some extent followers of the philosophy of Leopold Kronecker. As you may recall, he authored the famous phrase, "God made the integers, all else is the work of man." Hooked a bit more than most, the author presents his extensive collection of interesting facts about the positive integers.The properties vary widely in difficulty. While some require an extensive background, the majority can be understood by anyone with a generalized understanding of mathematics. References to each fact are given, and there is some internal cross-referencing. The Journal of Recreational Mathematics is well represented and proofs of any kind are rarely given. The majority of the material concerns the integers less than 100. A joy to read and ponder, this book is a welcome addition to the body of mathematical literature. It belongs in every mathematical library. Published in Journal of Recreational Mathematics, reprinted with permission. |
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Lure of the Integers (MAA Spectrum) by Joe Roberts (Paperback - September 2, 1992)
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