One Hundred Mathematical Curiosities (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258376291)

One Hundred Mathematical Curiosities by William Richard Ransom is a fascinating collection of 100 mathematical puzzles, problems, and paradoxes that will intrigue and challenge readers of all levels. The book is divided into ten chapters, each containing ten curiosities that cover a wide range of topics, from number theory and geometry to probability and logic.The author presents each curiosity in a clear and concise manner, providing a brief history of the problem and its significance, followed by a detailed explanation of the solution. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, with plenty of examples and illustrations to help readers understand the concepts.Some of the curiosities in the book include the Monty Hall problem, the birthday paradox, the four-color theorem, the golden ratio, and the game of Nim. Each curiosity is presented in a way that is accessible to readers with a basic understanding of mathematics, but also provides enough depth to challenge more advanced readers.Overall, One Hundred Mathematical Curiosities is an entertaining and educational book that will appeal to anyone interested in mathematics, puzzles, or problem-solving. It is a must-read for students, teachers, and anyone who loves a good mathematical challenge.One Hundred Curious Mathematical Problems.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Richard Ransom
ISBN-10: 1258376296
ISBN-13: 9781258376291
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 06/09/2012
Pages: 222
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.78lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.56d