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The Universe in a Handkerchief - by Martin Gardner

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  • This fascinating book takes the reader on a tour of Lewis Carrolls world of mathematical games and word plays.
  • Author(s): Martin Gardner
  • 158 Pages
  • Mathematics, Recreations & Games

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About the Book



Lewis Carroll, author of "Alice in Wonderland", was also famous for his puns, anagrams, acrostics, and riddles. In this book, Martin Gardner, the preeminent writer on recreational mathematics of our time, takes the reader on a tour of Carroll's inventions, ranging from games such as "arithmetical croquet" to important problems in symbolic logic and propositional calculus. 15 illus. 6/96.



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This fascinating book takes the reader on a tour of Lewis Carrolls world of mathematical games and word plays. The Universe in a Handkerchief contains scores of Carrolls inventions, illustrating the genius and unique humor that ensured his permanent place in both classic literature and mathematics. "should be received with great enthusiasm by all those who share Gardners fascination with the author of Aliceenjoyable to read and an important addition to the large body of information about Lewis Caroll."AMERICAN SCIENTIST

Dimensions (Overall): 9.21 Inches (H) x 6.14 Inches (W) x .37 Inches (D)
Weight: .55 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 158
Genre: Mathematics
Sub-Genre: Recreations & Games
Publisher: Copernicus Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Martin Gardner
Language: English
Street Date: July 1, 2005
TCIN: 1003613920
UPC: 9780387256412
Item Number (DPCI): 247-10-7260
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.37 inches length x 6.14 inches width x 9.21 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.55 pounds
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