Paradoxes in Mathematics

by Stanley J. Farlow

Book Overview

There's more than one way to define a paradox, and this intriguing book offers examples of every kind. Stanley J. Farlow, a prominent educator and author, presents a captivating mix of mathematical paradoxes: the kind with surprising, nonintuitive outcomes; the variety that rely on mathematical sleight-of-hand to impress the unwary observer; and the baffling type with a solution that passes all understanding. Students and puzzle enthusiasts will find...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 048649716X
• ISBN13: 9780486497167
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"