Games and Mathematics: Subtle Connections
ISBN-13:
9781107024601
ISBN-10:
1107024609
Edition:
Illustrated
Author:
David Wells
Publication date:
2012
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Format:
Hardcover
258 pages
Category:
Mathematics
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ISBN-13:
9781107024601
ISBN-10:
1107024609
Edition:
Illustrated
Author:
David Wells
Publication date:
2012
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Format:
Hardcover
258 pages
Category:
Mathematics
Summary
Games and Mathematics: Subtle Connections (ISBN-13: 9781107024601 and ISBN-10: 1107024609), written by authors
David Wells, was published by Cambridge University Press in 2012.
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Description
The appeal of games and puzzles is timeless and universal. In this unique book, David Wells explores the fascinating connections between games and mathematics, proving that mathematics is not just about tedious calculation but imagination, insight and intuition. The first part of the book introduces games, puzzles and mathematical recreations, including knight tours on a chessboard. The second part explains how thinking about playing games can mirror the thinking of a mathematician, using scientific investigation, tactics and strategy, and sharp observation. Finally the author considers game-like features found in a wide range of human behaviours, illuminating the role of mathematics and helping to explain why it exists at all. This thought-provoking book is perfect for anyone with a thirst for mathematics and its hidden beauty; a good high school grounding in mathematics is all the background that is required, and the puzzles and games will suit pupils from 14 years.
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