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Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'New Mathematical Pastimes' is an engaging exploration of recreational mathematics and the captivating world of geometric puzzles. Written by Major P. A. Macmahon, a distinguished mathematician renowned for his significant contributions to combinatorics and partition theory, this work invites readers to discover the aesthetic and logical beauty of mathematical play. The text introduces a variety of original pastimes involving the arrangement of colored tiles, polygons, and cubes, challenging the mind to solve intricate problems of symmetry, permutation, and spatial reasoning.Macmahon focuses on the transformation of abstract mathematical principles into tangible, visual challenges. By exploring the possibilities of transforming simple geometric shapes through specific rules of color and contact, he provides a foundational understanding of complex patterns and tessellations. This volume serves as both an intellectual exercise and a creative guide for those interested in the intersections of geometry, logic, and artistic design.Whether for the dedicated student of mathematics or the casual puzzle enthusiast, 'New Mathematical Pastimes' remains a seminal work in the genre of mathematical recreations. Its emphasis on the joy of discovery and the systematic exploration of combinatorial possibilities makes it an enduring resource for anyone fascinated by the structural elegance of the mathematical universe.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. "New Mathematical Pastimes" is an engaging exploration of recreational mathematics and the captivating world of geometric puzzles. Written by Major P. A. Macmahon, a distinguished mathematician renowned for his significant contributions to combinatorics and partition theory, this work invites readers to discover the aesthetic and logical beauty of mathematical play. The text introduces a variety of original pastimes involving the arrangement of colored tiles, polygons, and cubes, challenging the mind to solve intricate problems of symmetry, permutation, and spatial reasoning.Macmahon focuses on the transformation of abstract mathematical principles into tangible, visual challenges. By exploring the possibilities of transforming simple geometric shapes through specific rules of color and contact, he provides a foundational understanding of complex patterns and tessellations. This volume serves as both an intellectual exercise and a creative guide for those interested in the intersections of geometry, logic, and artistic design.Whether for the dedicated student of mathematics or the casual puzzle enthusiast, "New Mathematical Pastimes" remains a seminal work in the genre of mathematical recreations. Its emphasis on the joy of discovery and the systematic exploration of combinatorial possibilities makes it an enduring resource for anyone fascinated by the structural elegance of the mathematical universe.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…