Half a Century of Pythagoras Magazine

Erscheinungsjahr 2016
ISBN: 978-0-88385-587-4
Verlag: Mathematical Association of America (MAA)

Buch, Englisch, 317 Seiten, Format (B × H): 154 mm x 230 mm, Gewicht: 440 g

Reihe: Spectrum

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Brandhof, Alex van den

Guichelaar, Jan

Jaspers, Arnout

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Mathematik Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface; 1. Brainteasers; 2. Puzzles, games and strategies; 3. Mathematics and art; 4. Geometry; 5. Numbers; 6. Dionigmas; Solutions; Bibliography.

Über Autor(innen)

Brandhof, Alex van den
Alex van den Brandhof is a science writer and mathematics teacher.

Jaspers, Arnout
Arnout Jaspers is a freelance science writer.

Guichelaar, Jan
Jan Guichelaar is a retired theoretical physicist who remains active in the history of science.