Why is the Devil thrilled when Hell gets its first mathematician?
How do 6 and 27 solve the diabolical murder of 9? What are
the advantages a vampire has in the math world? What happens
when we run out of new math to discover? How does Dr.
Frankenstein create the ideal mathematical creature? What
transpires when a grad student digging for theorems strikes a rich
vein on the ridge overlooking Deadwood? What happens when math
students band together to foment rebellion? What will a
mathematician do beyond the grave to finish that elusive proof?
This is just a small subset of the questions plumbed in this
collection of 45 mathematically bent stories from the fertile
imagination of Colin Adams. Originally appearing in The
Mathematical Intelligencer, an expository mathematics magazine,
these tales give a decidedly unconventional look at the world of
mathematics and mathematicians. A section of notes is provided at
the end of the book that explain references that may not be
familiar to all and that include additional commentary by the
author.
General
Imprint: |
Birkhauser Verlag AG
|
Country of origin: |
Switzerland |
Release date: |
September 2023 |
Authors: |
Colin Adams
|
Dimensions: |
235 x 155mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
278 |
Edition: |
1st ed. 2023 |
ISBN-13: |
978-3-03-131490-2 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
3-03-131490-5 |
Barcode: |
9783031314902 |
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