Techniques of Problem Solving
"Krantz has collected a thoroughly engaging arsenal of problems and problem-solving techniques. Most scientists will want to have a copy for personal reference and for the mental stimulation that it provides. It is well written in a style that encourages the reader to become actively involved ... a myriad of fascinating related problems are provided. After a delightful introductory chapter, the chapters are primarily organized around specific techniques and their applicability in areas such as geometry, logic, recreational math, and counting. The book is written in a linear fashion that makes it advisable to tackle problems in sequential order ... would be an excellent tool for teaching novices to read some mathematics." ---- CHOICE Magazine"The book will help students to: translate verbal discussions into analytical data; learn problem-solving methods for attacking collections of analytical questions or data; build a personal arsenal of solutions and internalized problem solving techniques; become "armed problem solvers", ready to do battle with a variety of puzzles in different areas of life." ---- Zentralblatt für Didaktik der Mathematik"It may be an enjoyable task for high school undergraduate mathematics students, their teachers, and people interested in the field to read the book and to learn from it by working on the challenging ideas which are provided throughout the text." ---- Zentralblatt MATH