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Mathematical Snapshots (Dover Recreational Math) Paperback – November 30, 2011

by Hugo Steinhaus (Author)

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Numerous photographs and diagrams help explain and illustrate mathematical phenomena in this series of thought-provoking expositions. Ranging from simple puzzles and games to more advanced problems, topics include the psychology of lottery players, the arrangement of chromosomes in a human cell, new and larger prime numbers, the fair division of a cake, how to find the shortest possible way to link a dozen locations by rail, and many other absorbing conundrums. A fascinating glimpse into the world of numbers and their uses. 1969 edition. 391 black-and-white illustrations.

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Series: Dover Recreational Math
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications; 3 edition (December 28, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0486409147
ISBN-13: 978-0486409146
Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 5.5 x 8.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #879,175 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #321 in Books > Humor & Entertainment > Puzzles & Games > Math Games
- #11937 in Books > Science & Math > Mathematics
- #179288 in Books > Reference

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Mathematical Snapshots

By Charles E. Chandler on June 13, 2000

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Mathematical Snapshots is a wonderful excursion into the mind of a mathematician. It answers a question that was asked of the author "You claim to be a mathematician; well, what does one do all day when one is a mathematician?" This book explores games, the computation of shortest paths, why two soap bubbles blown from the same pipe are different sizes, how to pursue another boat on the open water, how to color maps, the simplest forms of solid objects, mobius strips, where to locate schools, the ideal musical scale, and many, many others. Each topic is presented in a short, concise paragraph along with a diagram or picture of explanation. The author asks the reader to supply answers and reasoning. It is readily readable by those with mathematical inclination (even if they can no longer `push' the numbers) and provides hours of enjoyment and expansion of the mind.

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One step beyond Martin Gardner

By Dr. Gordon Hamilton on January 27, 2005

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Among the top 3 recreational math books I have read. Multiple mathematical problems are tackled with a pithy style suitable to recreational mathematicians who want to go beyond the lyricism of Martin Gardner.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

It's good that we still can buy this book

By Danuta Blaszak on March 29, 2015

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It's good that we still can buy this book. Hugo Steinhaus was a great mathematician and it's still a nice time to follow his ideas.

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