Wonders of numbers : adventures in mathematics, mind, and meaning / Clifford A. Pickover.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pickover, Clifford A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mathematical recreations.

Number theory.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (417 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Dr. Googol presents wonders of numbers

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University, 2001.

Summary:

Who were the five strangest mathematicians in history? What are the ten most interesting numbers? Jam-packed with thought-provoking mathematical mysteries, puzzles, and games, Wonders of Numbers will enchant even the most left-brained of readers. Hosted by the quirky Dr. Googol--who resides on a remote island and occasionally collaborates with Clifford Pickover--Wonders of Numbers focuses on creativity and the delight of discovery. Here is a potpourri of common and unusual number theory problems of varying difficulty--each presented in brief chapters that convey to readers the essence of the p

Contents:

Contents; PART I: FUN PUZZLES AND QUICK THOUGHTS; PART II: QUIRKY QUESTIONS, LISTS, AND SURVEYS; PART III: FIENDISHLY DIFFICULT DIGITAL DELIGHTS; PART IV: THE PERUVIAN COLLECTION; Further Exploring; Further Reading; About the Author; Index

Notes:

At head of title: Dr. Googol presents.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 380-390) and index.

Description based on metadata supplied by the publisher and other sources.

ISBN:

0-19-988110-3

1-280-83794-2

9786610837946

0-19-803056-8

0-19-534800-1

OCLC:

651750469