Fantasia Mathematica (Paperback, 1st ed. 1958, 2nd printing 1997)

Clifton Fadiman's classic collection of mathematical stories, essays and anecdotes first published in 1958, is now back in print. Ranging from the poignant to the comical to the surreal, these selections include writing by Aldous Huxley, Martin Gardner, H.G. Wells, George Gamow, G.H. Hardy, Plato, Robert Heinlein, Arthur C. Clarke, and many others. Humorous and mysterious, this collection will please mathematicians and everyone else who loves a good story full of stimulating ideas. In this intriguing collection of stories we learn of the young mathematician who chases his fiancee into the fourth dimension, how a group of Australian soldier's lives were saved by a lesson in basic topology, and of Mephisto's search for mathematical truth. Any interested reader will be amused, beguiled -- and perhaps even slightly instructed -- by this wonderfully diverse collection of writing. Clifton Fadiman's prolific career as an essayist, critic, anthologist, and radio show host has spanned the last five decades. His books include The Lifetime Reading Plan and a collection of essays, Party of One. He served for many years on the board of editors of the Book-of-the-Month Club.

General

Imprint:	Copernicus Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 1997
First published:	1997
Editors:	Clifton Fadiman
Dimensions:	233 x 155 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	298
Edition:	1st ed. 1958, 2nd printing 1997
ISBN-13:	978-0-387-94931-4
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > General
LSN:	0-387-94931-3
Barcode:	9780387949314

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