The Moment of Proof

Mathematical Epiphanies

Häftad, Engelska, 2001

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In The Moment of Proof, Benson attempts to convey to general readers the feeling of Eureka, the joy of discovery that mathematicians feel when they first encounter an elegant proof. The book is packed with intriguing puzzles: Loyd's Fifteen Puzzle, the Monty Hall Problem, the Prisoner's Dilemma, and more. Every fan of mathematical puzzles will be enthralled by this book.

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Utgivningsdatum:2001-04-05
Mått:191 x 235 x 18 mm
Vikt:590 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:352
Förlag:OUP USA
ISBN:9780195139198

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Donald C. Benson is Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at the University of California, Davis.

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"Rarely does one come across a mathematics book with such breadth and insight. Dr. Benson's book contains valuable information--not only for curious students and laypeople --but also for seasoned researchers. Particularly fascinating is the curious range of topics, from fractals and fiendishly difficult games to the mathematics of precariously-leaning brick towers! All the topics are sure to stimulate readers' imagination and sense of wonder at the incredible vastness of our mathematical universe." --Dr. Clifford Pickover, author of Time: A Traveler's Guide