Maa Problem Book Ser.: Inquisitive Problem Solver by Richard Guy, Loren Larson and Paul Vaderlind (2002, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherAmerican Mathematical Society
ISBN-100883858061
ISBN-139780883858066
eBay Product ID (ePID)2260289
Product Key Features
Number of Pages344 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameInquisitive Problem Solver
SubjectDecision-Making & Problem Solving, General, Study & Teaching, Recreations & Games
Publication Year2002
TypeTextbook
AuthorRichard Guy, Loren Larson, Paul Vaderlind
Subject AreaMathematics, Education
SeriesMaa Problem Book Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight21.2 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2001-097391
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition21
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal510/.76
SynopsisThe Inquisitive Problem Solver is a collection of mathematical miniatures composed to stimulate and entertain. On a deeper level, these little puzzles, accessible to a general audience, provide a setting rich in mathematical themes. One of the larger purposes of the book is to show how everyday situations can lead an inquisitive problem solver to profound and far-reaching mathematical principles. Discussions accompanying the problems reinforce important techniques in discrete mathematics, and the solutions - which require verbal arguments - show that proofs and careful reasoning are at the core of doing mathematics. In addition, anyone reading this book will learn that asking good questions is just as important to the progress of mathematics as answering questions. The book contains more than a dozen open problems for further research by amateurs or professionals. This treasury of problems will serve as a resource for anyone seeking to improve their problem-solving knowledge and know-how.