An irreverent and accessible explanation of challenging puzzles within the world of mathematics considers such topics as the link between a pineapple's spirals and the famous Fibonacci numbers, the shape of the universe as reflected by a twisted strip of paper, and the parallels between the Lincoln and Kennedy assassinations. 50,000 first printing.
Coincidences, Chaos, And All That Math Jazz: Making Light Of Weighty Ideas
$18.80 - $23.50
- UPC:
- 9780393059458
- Maximum Purchase:
- 2 units
- Binding:
- Hardcover
- Publication Date:
- 2005-08-30
- Author:
- Edward B. Burger;Michael Starbird
- Language:
- english