Discovering Mathematics: The Art of Investigation

by Anthony Gardiner

Book Overview

With puzzles involving coins, postage stamps, and other commonplace items, this book challenges readers to account for perplexing mathematical phenomena. Although sufficiently complex to capture the essential features of mathematical discovery, the elementary methods and solutions permit focus on the way the material is explored. Complete solutions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486452999
• ISBN13: 9780486452999
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.4"