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Wheels, Life, and Other Mathematical Amusements Paperback – January 1, 1985

by Martin Gardner (Author)
3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 7 ratings
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Gathers mathematical puzzles, problems, games, and anecdotes about mathematical and scientific discoveries
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  1. Print length
    261 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    W H Freeman & Co
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1985
  5. Dimensions
    6.5 x 1 x 9.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0716715899
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0716715894
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ W H Freeman & Co (January 1, 1985)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 261 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0716715899
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0716715894
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 7 ratings

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Martin Gardner

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For 25 of his 95 years, Martin Gardner wrote 'Mathematical Games and Recreations', a monthly column for Scientific American magazine. These columns have inspired hundreds of thousands of readers to delve more deeply into the large world of mathematics. He has also made significant contributions to magic, philosophy, debunking pseudoscience, and children's literature. He has produced more than 60 books, including many best sellers, most of which are still in print. His Annotated Alice has sold more than a million copies. He continues to write a regular column for the Skeptical Inquirer magazine.

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Sandeep Sharma
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun book of brainteasers!
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2000
Wheels, Life and ... is an enthralling and thoroughly enjoyable book for anyone interesed in math brainteasers. It covers a wide range of intriguing topics, from simple word puzzles to complex mathematical ideas. Knotted threads and geometric fantasies mingle effortlessly with Zeno's paradox and the challenging game of life! I couldn't stop reading one teaser after another, wracking my brain on some tantalising clue. If you're fascinated by mindgames, buy it. Its a Martin Gardner!
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Adam
1.0 out of 5 stars Awful page scans
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2023
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I love Martin Gardner, but this ebook is poor quality scans of pages in the wrong orientation and even in the wrong order. Completely unreadable.
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M. Rene QUONTEN
3.0 out of 5 stars Jeux mathématiques
Reviewed in France on March 8, 2013
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Dans les recueils de Martin Gardner, il y a toujours du bon et du moins bon : ceci est très subjectif et dépend des centres d'intérêt du lecteur. Personnellement, c'est le jeu de la vie ("life") qui m'intéressait et je n'ai pas lu tout le reste.
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Trevor Hawkes
5.0 out of 5 stars Martin Gardner on form
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 7, 2012
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If you are already a fan of Martin Gardner's books on accessible mathematics and mathematical recreations, then you will not be disappointed by this one. It is another selection of his monthly columns "Mathematical Games" for the Scientific American magazine. Here are just a few of the themes in his 22 short chapters: curves and envelopes associated with the motions of wheels; Diophantine equations; paper folding combinatorics; discussions of games like Halma, Nim and Hackenbush; chess puzzles and card tricks; and finally three chapters on John Conway's Game of Life. Most of the topics have some related problems for the reader to think about and answers are provided at the end of each chapter, along with updates of progress since the article was first published and suggestions for further reading. Gardner writes lucidly for an educated general readership and explains the mathematics carefully and thoughtfully, keeping technicalities and equations to an essential minimum.
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Mr. Adrian Mcmenamin
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and insightful too
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 18, 2012
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This book has lots to make you think and if, like me, you are fascinated by "The Game of Life" as a computer program then it is absolutely essential. Don't worry about how old it is, it still has a lot to tell you.
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