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Mathematics For The Curious

Categorie	Algemeen wetenschap
Boeknummer	#250486
Titel	Mathematics For The Curious
Auteur	Higgins, Peter M.
Boektype	Paperback
Uitgeverij	Oxford University Press
Jaar van uitgave	1998
ISBN10	0192880721
ISBN13	9780192880727
Taal	Engels
Samenvatting	When do the hands of a clock coincide? How likely is it that two children in the same class will share a birthday? Should you play Roulette or the Lottery? How do we calculate the volume of a doughnut? Why does the android Data in Star Trek lose at poker? What is Fibonacci's Rabbit Problem? Many things in the world have a mathematical side to them, as revealed by the puzzles and questions in this book. It is written for anyone who is curious about mathematics and would like a simple and entertaining account of what it can do. Peter Higgins provides clear explanations of the more mysterious features of childhood mathematics as well as novelties and connections to prove that mathematics can be enjoyable and full of surprises.
Pagina's	224
Conditie	Goed
Prijs	€ 9,00

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