About “The Scientific American Book of Mathematical Puzzles & Diversions”
The book is a collection of mathematical puzzles and diversions that includes topics such as paradoxes, paperfolding, moebius variations, mnemonics, fallacies, brain-teasers, magic squares, topological curiosities, probability, parlor tricks, and various games and problems like polyominoes, nim, hex, the Tower of Hanoi, and four-dimensional ticktacktoe. It features mathematical commentaries by Martin Gardner and addenda from readers of Scientific American, along with bibliographies and solutions.
Book details
- Published
- 1959
- Latest edition
- 1959 · ISBN 9780521756150
- ISBN
- 9780521756150
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The Scientific American Book of Mathematical Puzzles & Diversions?
The Scientific American Book of Mathematical Puzzles & Diversions by Martin Gardner has 208 pages.
