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Half a Century of Pythagoras Magazine
Contributor(s): Van Den Brandhof, Alex (Editor), Guichelaar, Jan (Editor), Jaspers, Arnout (Editor)

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 ISBN: 0883855879     ISBN-13: 9780883855874
Publisher: Mathematical Association of America (MAA)
OUR PRICE: $42.75  

Binding Type: Paperback
Published: February 2016
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BISAC Categories:
- Mathematics
Dewey: 510
LCCN: 2015944853
Series: Spectrum
Physical Information: 0.67" H x 6.06" W x 9.06" L317 pages
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Price on Product
 
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Publisher Description:
Founded in 1961 and still thriving today, the recreational magazine Pythagoras has given generations of high school students in the Netherlands a perspective on many branches of mathematics that are not taught in schools. This book is a selection of the best and most inspiring articles from Pythagoras magazine. It contains a mix of problems - some easy, some challenging, always original - as well as playful introductions to subjects in algebra, geometry, topology, number theory, and more. Concepts like sudoku and the magic square are given a whole new dimension. Articles on Escher's 'impossible objects', a recurring subject over the years, are part of a special section on mathematics and art. Smart high school students and anyone else with a sharp and inquisitive mind will find in this book a treasure trove rich enough to keep one's mind engaged for many weeks and months.

Contributor Bio(s): Guichelaar, Jan: - Jan Guichelaar is a retired theoretical physicist who remains active in the history of science.Jaspers, Arnout: - Arnout Jaspers is a freelance science writer.
 
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