The colossal book of mathematics
Subtitle: classic puzzles, paradoxes, and problems : number theory, algebra, geometry, probability, topology, game theory, infinity, and other topics of recreational mathematics
By: Martin Gardner
Edition: 1st ed
Publisher: Norton
Published: 2001
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 724
Subjects: Mathematical recreations
Description: The author presents a selection of pieces from his Scientific American "Mathematical Games" column, presenting puzzles and concepts that range from arithmetic and geometrical games to the meaning of M.C. Escher's artwork.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index