The Book of Numbers

John H. Conway, Richard Guy

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Springer Verlag
15 September 2011

Mathematics & Sciences; Number theory

"""...the great feature of the book is that anyone can read it without excessive head scratching...

You'll find plenty here to keep you occupied, amused, and informed. Buy, dip in, wallow."" -IAN STEWART, NEW SCIENTIST ""...a delightful look at numbers and their roles in everything from language to flowers to the imagination."" -SCIENCE NEWS ""...a fun and fascinating tour of numerical topics and concepts. It will have readers contemplating ideas they might never have thought were understandable or even possible."" -WISCONSIN BOOKWATCH ""This popularization of number theory looks like another classic."" -LIBRARY JOURNAL"

By: John H. Conway, Richard Guy
Imprint: Springer Verlag
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 498g
ISBN: 9781461284888
ISBN 10: 1461284880
Pages: 310
Publication Date: 15 September 2011
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Book of Numbers

"From the reviews: ""This is a really fascinating book either to read or to browse in, or for reference - there is a good index, and I can strongly recommend it - it should be in every school and college library!"" The Mathematical Gazette ""… A delightful look at numbers and their roles in everything from language to flowers to the imagination."" Science News ""… The great feature of the book is that anyone can read it without excessive head scratching … You'll find plenty here to keep you occupied, amused, and informed. Buy, dip in, wallow."" New Scientist"