ENGLISH

Topics in recreational mathematics

By J. H. Cadwell

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
1966
ISBN
0521096200
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
2 MB (2103032 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
193\193
Library
Kolxo3
DPI
600
Time added
2009-07-20 03:45:11

Description

This book shows something of the fascination, beauty and power of mathematical ideas. It is based on talks which the author has given to mathematical and scientific audiences, many of whom found the material unfamiliar. The fifteen topics range from the distribution of prime numbers among the integers to the enumeration of the seventeen distinct types of wall-paper pattern. (The standard of mathematics assumed in the reader is roughly that of British university entrance requirements and its equivalent overseas.) The book should be of particular value in sixth-form libraries and to teachers of mathematics at various levels who are looking for new and unusual examples to enliven their work.

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