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Mathematical Fallacies, Flaws, and Flimflam (Spectrum) First Edition

by Edward J. Barbeau (Author)
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Through hard experience mathematicians have learned to subject even the most 'evident' assertions to rigorous scrutiny, as intuition and facile reasoning can often be misleading. However, errors can slip past the most watchful eye, they are often subtle and difficult to detect; but when found they can teach us a lot and can present a real challenge to straighten out. This book collects together a mass of such errors, drawn from the work of students, textbooks, and the media, as well as from professional mathematicians themselves. Each of these items is carefully analysed and the source of the error is exposed. All serious students of mathematics will find this book both enlightening and entertaining.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0883855291
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0883855294
  3. Edition
    First Edition
  4. Publisher
    The Mathematical Association of America
  5. Publication date
    June 15, 2000
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    5.98 x 0.47 x 8.98 inches
  8. Print length
    182 pages
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A collection of mathematical errors, drawn from the work of students, textbooks, and the media, as well as from professional mathematicians themselves.

Book Description

Through hard experience mathematicians have learned to subject even the most 'evident' assertions to rigorous scrutiny, as intuition can often be misleading. This book collects and analyses a mass of such errors, drawn from the work of students, textbooks, and the media, as well as from professional mathematicians themselves.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Mathematical Association of America; First Edition (June 15, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 182 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0883855291
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0883855294
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.98 x 0.47 x 8.98 inches
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