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Mathematics and Humor: A Study of the Logic of Humor (Paperback)

by John Allen Paulos (Author) "The Talmud says, "Begin a lesson with a humorous illustration..." (more)
Key Phrases: relational reversal, metalevel statements, catastrophe theory model, Lewis Carroll (more...)
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Editorial Reviews
Joseph Ercolano, Library Journal, 1980
"Mathematics and Humor is an original, sophisticated, and scholarly treatment of the logic and mathematics of humor. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Douglas Hofstadter, New York Times Book Review, 1980
Paulos's writing is unpretentious and his approach is unorthodox and fresh." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 124 pages
  • Publisher: University Of Chicago Press (November 15, 1982)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0226650251
  • ISBN-13: 978-0226650258
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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