The Moment of Proof by Donald C. (Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, University of California, Davis) Benson (Author)

The Moment Of Proof: Mathematical Epiphanies

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In The Moment of Proof, Benson attempts to convey to general readers the feeling of Eureka, the joy of discovery that mathematicians feel when they first encounter an elegant proof. The book is packed with intriguing puzzles: Loyd's Fifteen Puzzle, the Monty Hall Problem, the Prisoner's Dilemma, and more. Every fan of mathematical puzzles will be enthralled by this book.


  • | By (Author): Donald C. (Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, University of California, Davis) Benson
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  • | Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
  • | Publication Date: Apr 05, 2001
  • | Country of Publication: United States
  • | Number of Pages: 342 pages
  • | Language: Not available
  • | Binding: Paperback|Softback
  • | ISBN-10: 0195139194
  • | ISBN-13: 9780195139198
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By (Author):
Donald C. (Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, University of California, Davis) Benson
Publisher:
Oxford University Press Inc
Publication Date:
Apr 05, 2001
Country of Publication:
United States
Number of pages:
342 pages
Binding:
Paperback|Softback
Language:
Not available
ISBN-13:
9780195139198
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