About “The Unexpected Hanging and Other Mathematical Diversions”
The book contains a collection of mathematical recreations and diversions, including topics such as the hangman's paradox, cat's cradle, gambling, peg solitaire, pi and e, knots and molecules, the fourth dimension, dissections of stars, crosses, and polygons, and new variations on classic games. Each subject is presented in Martin Gardner's characteristic style, with updates on recent developments and discoveries.
Book details
- Published
- 1969
- Latest edition
- 1969 · ISBN 9780521756136
- ISBN
- 9780521756136
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The Unexpected Hanging and Other Mathematical Diversions?
The Unexpected Hanging and Other Mathematical Diversions by Martin Gardner has 274 pages.
