From Erdös to Kiev: Problems of Olympiad Caliber (Dolciani Mathematical Expositions)

by Ross Honsberger (Author)

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Ross Honsberger's love of mathematics comes through very clearly in From Erdös to Kiev. He presents intriguing, stimulating problems that can be solved with elementary mathematical techniques. It will give pleasure to motivated students and their teachers, but it will also appeal to anyone who enjoys a mathematical challenge. Most of the problems in the collection have appeared on national or international Olympiads or other contests. Thus, they are quite challenging (with solutions that are all the more rewarding). The solutions use straightforward arguments from elementary mathematics (often not very technical arguments) with only the occasional foray into sophisticated or advanced ideas. Anyone familiar with elementary mathematics can appreciate a large part of the book. The problems included in this collection are taken from geometry, number theory, probability, and combinatorics. Solutions to the problems are included.

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Series: Dolciani Mathematical Expositions (Book 17)
Paperback: 267 pages
Publisher: The Mathematical Association of America (February 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0883853248
ISBN-13: 978-0883853245
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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A book for all mathematicians, from budding to professional

By Charles Ashbacher HALL OF FAMETOP 500 REVIEWERVINE VOICE on February 22, 2000

Format: Paperback

Mathematicians by definition have a love affair with good problems, and this is a collection of the best. While designed to be at a level for mathematical olympiad use, all mathematicians will find something in here that will stretch them. Some are at the level where the solution requires a simple insight, but others require reaching for your thinking cap. However, all can be solved using arguments considered within the reach of an olympic mathlete. Which is encouraging. It is nice to know that there are young people who can do problems that force me to strain a few neurons. Solutions are included, most of which were created by the editor. The problems are taken from geometry, number theory, probability and combinatorics.
Another high quality entry in the series of problems books by Ross Honsberger, this is a book for all mathematicians, potential olympians to professionals.

Published in Smarandache Notions Journal, reprinted with permission.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Simple approach to difficult problems

By Pablo T. Ortiga on August 24, 2013

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I loved the way the problems enticed me to solve from the point of view of the author Ross Honsberger. Hard problems yes, but presented with such clarity I do not have difficulty to relate to my students and I can readily remember the procedure and algorithm of the approach. I love this book, the way the author relate the topics and though skimpy solutions.

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