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Nonplussed!: Mathematical Proof of Implausible Ideas
Nonplussed Mathematical Proof of Implausible Ideas
Author: Julian Havil
Math--the application of reasonable logic to reasonable assumptions--usually produces reasonable results. But sometimes math generates astonishing paradoxes--conclusions that seem completely unreasonable or just plain impossible but that are nevertheless demonstrably true: Conclusions that, for example, tell us that a losing sports team can beco...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780691120560
ISBN-10: 0691120560
Publication Date: 3/19/2007
Pages: 208
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Publisher: Princeton University Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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