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Archimedes' Revenge: The Joys and Perils of Mathematics First Edition

by Paul Hoffman (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2 ratings
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Essays discuss number theory, cryptography, topology, chess playing, computers, algorithms, parallel processing, and political representation
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  1. ISBN-10
    0393025225
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0393025224
  3. Edition
    First Edition
  4. Publisher
    W W Norton & Co Inc
  5. Publication date
    January 1, 1988
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    5 x 0.98 x 7.99 inches
  8. Print length
    296 pages
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From School Library Journal

YA-- This collection of highly readable essays on a variety of mathematical puzzles will both appeal to YAs and expand their understanding of the topics with which mathematicians grapple. Hoffman explains how to construct an unbreakable code, how to build an Easter egg, what a Mobius strip is, and how that relates to molecular structure. He discusses a puzzle which has remained unsolved since Archimedes' time, and explains why some problems are truly insoluble, even by computers. He discusses the origins and limits of computers, and the relationship between mathematical statistics and politics. The book can be read in total, or at random. Students and teachers will appreciate its content and style.
- Dorcas Hand, Episcopal High School, Bellaire, Tex.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

Hoffman is familiar to readers of Science Digest , for which he wrote a regular column under the name "Dr. Crypton." This book is a collection of essays on mathematical novelties. Though some of it deals with old familiar topics, emphasis is on computer theory and some recent work in mathematics for the social sciences. Of particular interest are very nice sections on Turing machines, tiling problems, computational complexity, artificial intelligence, and voting paradoxes. These essays are in Hoffman's usual breezy, entertaining style, which seems to make difficult concepts easy. A good book for the interested layperson, including the gifted high school student.Harold D. Shane, Baruch Coll. of CUNY
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ W W Norton & Co Inc; First Edition (January 1, 1988)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0393025225
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0393025224
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.98 x 7.99 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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David A. Crossley
4.0 out of 5 stars Good fun, won't overtax your brain
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2014
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This is an enjoyable, well-written easy read for anyone with at least college math. The author presents a bunch of unusual and interesting math oddities and discoveries (are math results actually "discoveries" or creations?). Get it for amusement on a long plane trip, then give it to a friend.
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