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Mathematical snapshots

Title
Mathematical snapshots / H. Steinhaus.
Author
Steinhaus, Hugo, 1887-1972.
Publication
New York : Oxford University Press, 1950.

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Description
vi, 266 pages : illustrations, maps; 22 cm
Summary
"Mathematical problems involving objects not ordinarily associated with mathematics are visualized and explained. There are problems having to do with chess moves, knots, maps, cutting a cake, and dividing an estate." Retail bookseller.
Uniform Title
Kalejdoskop matematyczny. English
Alternative Title
Kalejdoskop matematyczny.
Subject
  • Mathematics > Popular works
  • Mathematical recreations
  • Mathematics
  • Matematica (Textos Gerais)
  • Jeux mathématiques
Genre/Form
  • Puzzles and games.
  • Popular works.
Note
  • Translation of: Kalejdoskop matematyczny.
Bibliography (note)
  • Bibliographical references included in "Notes": p. 255-266.
LCCN
50009973
OCLC
  • ocm00946849
  • 946849
  • SCSB-475923
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library