The Mathematical Magpie

The Mathematical Magpie

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Book Description
The companion volume to Fadiman's Fantasia Mathematica, this second anthology of mathematical writings is even more varied and contains stories, cartoons, essays, rhymes, music, anecdotes, aphorisms, and other oddments. Authors include Arthur C. Clarke, Isaac Asimov, Mark Twain, Lewis Carroll, and many other renowned figures.

About the Author
Clifton Fadiman's prolific career as an essayist, critic, anthologist, and radio show host has spanned the last five decades. His books include The Lifetime Reading Plan and a collection of essays, Party of One. He served for many years on the board of editors of the Book-of-the-Month Club.

The Mathematical Magpie,Clifton Fadiman,Springer,038794950X,General,Literary Criticism,Literary collections,Mathematics,Science,Special Subjects In Literature,Collections & anthologies of various literary forms,Mathematical Stories,Mathematics / General,mathematical anecdotes,mathematical cartoons,mathematical essays

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