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More copies of this ISBNThis title in other editionsA Mathematical Mystery Tour: Discovering the Truth and Beauty of the Cosmosby A K Dewdney
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:A fictional journey around the world in search of the solution to one of the greatest ancient mysteries of mathematics . . . A Mathematical Mystery Tour "Dewdney spins an absorbing narrative . . . an amenable introduction to a difficult subject."–Publishers Weekly "A Mathematical Mystery Tour is not a difficult read, although the ideas it attempts to clarify are quite abstract. The fictional tour guides at each port of call are helpful in humanizing the intimidating subject matter."–Amazon.com Praise for the works of A. K. Dewdney Yes, We Have No Neutrons "We need more books like this–especially if they’re this much fun to read."–Wired "Written with wit and a touch of pathos–and sure to please science lovers."–Publishers Weekly "A useful and easily read introduction to bad science."–Scientific American 200% of Nothing "It is impossible to read this timely, important book without enjoyment and eye-opening enlightenment."–Martin Gardner "Dewdney’s approach is similar to John Allen Paulos’s Innumeracy, but delightfully more witty."–Library Journal Synopsis:This title tells the story of a fictional historian of mathematics who travels around the world in pursuit of the answer to the question: "Why is the universe mathematical?" He investigates the stories behind eight key periods in the history of mathematics, from ancient to the late 20th century. 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 expos?." -Publishers Weekly About the AuthorA. K. Dewdney, Ph.D., is the author of several critically acclaimed math and science books, including The Armchair Universe and The Planiverse: Computer Contact with a Two-Dimensional World. Table of ContentsPreface. Point of Departure. THE HOLOS. Death of a Dream. The Birth of a Theorem. THE SUPERIOR WORLD. Al Jabr. The Spheres. THE VANISHING ACT. The Message. The Ultimate Reality. THE ENGINES OF THOUGHT. Horping Zooks. Mind Machines. Epilogue: Cosmos and Holos. Index. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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