Hidden Connections, Double Meanings: A Mathematical Exploration

by David G. Wells

This book subverts and surprises. It explores mathematical topics, finding amazing similarities and looking at familiar objects in new ways. It shows mathematics as something mysterious, intriguing and pleasurably puzzling. You do not need to be a mathematician to enjoy this book. The style is relaxed. It emphasises insight and imagination rather than technique. The book also includes many problems and puzzles for you to try, with hints and solutions.

164 pages, Paperback

First published April 21, 1988

About the author

David Wells is a writer on mathematics and puzzles.

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