This book subverts and surprises. It explores mathematical topics, finding amazing similarities and looking at familiar objects in new ways. It shows mathematics as something mysterious, intriguing and pleasurably puzzling. You do not need to be a mathematician to enjoy this book. The style is relaxed. It emphasises insight and imagination rather than technique. The book also includes many problems and puzzles for you to try, with hints and solutions.
- ISBN13 9780521313346
- Publish Date 21 April 1988
- Publish Status Inactive
- Out of Print 8 November 2002
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Cambridge University Press
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 164
- Language English