A Mathematical Mystery Tour: Discovering the Truth and Beauty of the Cosmos

A Mathematical Mystery Tour: Discovering the Truth and Beauty of the Cosmos

by A . K . Dewdney (Author)

Synopsis

Praise for A. K. Dewdney Yes, We Have No Neutrons We need more books like this-especially if they're this much fun to read. -Wired Dewdney manages to make this catalog of error entertaining as well as instructive; good medicine for both skeptics and true believers. -Kirkus Reviews Written with wit and a touch of pathos-and sure to please science lovers. -Publishers Weekly 200% of Nothing It is impossible to read this timely, important book without enjoyment and eye-opening enlightenment. -Martin Gardner An entertaining, stinging expose. -Publishers Weekly

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 218
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 22 Feb 1999

ISBN 10: 0471238473
ISBN 13: 9780471238478

Media Reviews
...a light-hearted read, which may entertain the expert and instruct the layman... (Mathematika)
Author Bio
A. K. DEWDNEY, Ph,D., is the author of several critically acclaimed math and science books, including Yes, We Have No Neutrons, 200% of Nothing, The Armchair Universe, and The Planiverse: Computer Contact with a Two-Dimensional World.