Adventures In Recreational Mathematics: Selected Writings On Recreational Mathematics And Its History - Volume Ii

The author believes in the presentation and teaching of mathematics as recreation. When the Rubik's Cube took off in 1978, based on thinly disguised mathematics, he became seriously interested in mathematical puzzles which would provide mental stimulation for students and professional mathematicians.In these 2-volume books, the readers shall have an adventure into previously unknown origins of ancient puzzles, which could be traced back to their Medieval, Chinese, Arabic and Indian sources. The puzzles are fully described, many with illustrations, adding interest to their history and relevance to contemporary mathematical concepts.

Format: Paperback
No of Pages: 200
Imprint: World Scientific
Publication date: 20210429
Series: Problem Solving In Mathematics And Beyond