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Mathematical Circus (Spectrum) Paperback – July, 1992

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Product Details

  • Series: Spectrum
  • Paperback: 296 pages
  • Publisher: The Mathematical Association of America; Subsequent edition (July 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0883855062
  • ISBN-13: 978-0883855065
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,349,256 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Lessons from the master ringmaster
By Charles Ashbacher HALL OF FAMETOP 500 REVIEWERVINE VOICE on June 23, 2000
Format: Paperback
On first thought, one would expect a circus that lacks clowns and elephants to be dull, dull, dull, but in this case that thought is wrong, wrong, wrong. The difference is of course in the quality of the ringmaster. From the first sound of "step right up folks," to when the lights fade out in the bigtop, one is led from one exciting ring to another. For the author does what all accomplished circus acts do, he makes the difficult seem easy.
This material, like that of many of his books, originally appeared in the "Mathematical Games" column of Scientific American. Some of the puzzles explored here are optical illusions, eccentric chess, patterns of induction, dominoes, and matches. Along the way he also discusses artificial intelligence, the solar system, and the abacus. And all are of course in his simplistic, yet complete style that has made him a favorite for nearly forty years.
If you are a fan of Martin Gardner, you have probably already read this book. If you are unfamiliar with his work, then change that state at the first opportunity. You will be glad you did.

Published in Journal of Recreational Mathematics, reprinted with permission.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Interesting mathematical oddities, puzzles and ideas
By Jim Morrison on December 18, 2006
Format: Paperback
This book can be enjoyed by a lay person. It requires no special previous knowledge. It is just plane fun as well as interesting and in some ways novel. Gardner is a good writer and will keep your interest. I have seen a number of books on math puzzles and games, this one was the best I had seen when I first saw it. (since then I read other Gardner books that surpass this in, at least, volume.) If you are curious at all you will like it.
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