Nonplussed!

Mathematical Proof of Implausible Ideas

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Julian Havil

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Math - the application of reasonable logic to reasonable assumptions - usually produces reasonable results. But sometimes math generates astonishing paradoxes - conclusions that seem completely unreasonable or just plain impossible but that are nevertheless demonstrably true. This book is a collection of paradoxes from different areas of math.

Author Biography:

Julian Havil is a former Master at Winchester College, England, where he taught mathematics for more than thirty years. He is the author of "Gamma: Exploring Euler's Constant" and "Impossible?: Surprising Solutions to Counterintuitive Conundrums" (both Princeton).

Release date Australia

August 22nd, 2010

Author

Julian Havil

Audiences

General (US: Trade)
Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Illustrations

18 halftones. 143 line illus.

Pages

216

Dimensions

152x229x15

ISBN-13

9780691148229

Product ID

6925762

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