The Joy of Set: The Many Mathematical Dimensions of a Seemingly Simple Card Game - Brossura

Mcmahon, Liz; Gordon, Gary; Gordon, Hannah; Gordon, Rebecca

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ISBN 10: 0691192324 ISBN 13: 9780691192321

Casa editrice: Princeton Univ Pr, 2019

Riassunto

A mathematical exploration of the popular card game SET

Have you ever played the addictive card game SET? Have you ever wondered about the connections between games and mathematics? If the answer to either question is “yes,” then The Joy of SET is the book for you! The Joy of SET takes readers on a fascinating journey into this seemingly simple card game and reveals its surprisingly deep and diverse mathematical dimensions. Absolutely no mathematical background is necessary to enjoy this book—all you need is a sense of curiosity and adventure! The first book devoted to the mathematics of one of today’s most popular card games, The Joy of SET will entertain and enlighten the game enthusiast in all of us.

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Informazioni sull'autore

Liz McMahon and Gary Gordon are professors of mathematics at Lafayette College. Hannah Gordon is a SET Grand Master and currently works for the New York City Department of Education. Rebecca Gordon teaches upper-level math at Sonoma Academy in Santa Rosa, California. As a family, the coauthors have played SET together for more than twenty years.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Princeton Univ Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2019
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0691192324
• ISBN 13: 9780691192321
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 306
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile