Cover of The 2nd Scientific American Book of Mathematical Puzzles & Diversions

The 2nd Scientific American Book of Mathematical Puzzles & Diversions

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About “The 2nd Scientific American Book of Mathematical Puzzles & Diversions”

The book is a collection of mathematical puzzles and diversions drawn from Martin Gardner's "Mathematical Games" column in Scientific American, featuring new problems and games that had not appeared in his first book. It covers a range of topics including topology, logic, probability, number theory, and recreational mathematics, with each puzzle accompanied by explanations linking it to broader mathematical concepts.

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Published
1961
Latest edition
1961 · ISBN 9780671636531
ISBN
9780671636531

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How many pages is The 2nd Scientific American Book of Mathematical Puzzles & Diversions?

The 2nd Scientific American Book of Mathematical Puzzles & Diversions by Martin Gardner has 253 pages.

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