Enigmi. I migliori rompicapi logici e matematici di tutti i tempi
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Fin dall'antichità rompicapi e indovinelli ci hanno aiutato a imparare la matematica e la logica e, allo stesso tempo, divertito. Probabilmente lo stesso Carlo Magno ha appreso i rudimenti dell'aritmetica grazie a una raccolta di giochi scritta dal grande erudito Alcuino. E prima di lui, Euclide ha fondato la geometria usando una serie di veri e propri rompicapi. Un enigma alla volta, partendo dall'Europa del Medioevo per arrivare ai grattacieli della Singapore odierna, passando per il Giappone dei maestri zen e l'Inghilterra vittoriana, Alex Bellos ci conduce in un affascinante viaggio attraverso i migliori giochi matematici e logici di tutti i tempi. Per raccontare la loro storia, spiegarci come funzionano, mostrarci perché ci appassionano, e gettare uno sguardo insolito sulle culture, all'apparenza così diverse, che li hanno generati.
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- Pagine: 282
- Data di uscita: 05-02-2019
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Alex Bellos writes an excellent column in the Guardian with weekly maths puzzles, and one in particular, the Cheryl's birthday problem ( https://www.theguardian.com/science/a... ) led to a fascinating discussion with readers as the logic puzzle, interesting enough in its own right, turned out to have Leggi tutto
Книга отлично оформлена. Головоломки и задачи интересные, есть очень подробные разъяснения ответов. В целом для веселого проведения времени в семье подойдет :) Не стоит рассматривать как какую-то серьезную работу, эта книга всего лишь сборник задач и ответов. Вот чего не хватило - разъяснения принци Leggi tutto
This is a fantastic book and one that I think everyone should have just to keep our minds working on something different than whatever you’re normal activity is during the day. There are many different types of puzzles, brain teasers, riddles, logic puzzles, and all types. These are from ancient ti Leggi tutto
Loooooooved this. Loved the old and new riddles, the different types of puzzles, the history behind all of them. This is a great collection of puzzles for both beginners and new fans of mathematical thinking.
A very fine mix of classics and forgotten gems...does exactly what it says on the tin!
I received a review copy of this from the publisher The Experiment ("Because every book is a test of new ideas") back in March. I'll answer the question no one is asking upfront...because I gave each of the 175+ problems the attention it deserved (the question that I answered was "Why did it take yo Leggi tutto
Not bad, but pitched quite low. I would have preferred more puzzles that can be solved without paper or props. Many were easy to find the right approach but too complex to fully solve in my head.
This has to be the best collection of riddles and problems out there. Every riddle/problem is introduced with some historical background, backstory and other interesting facts. Following on from there, one is presented with the riddle itself, spend as much time as desired on solving the problem. Whe Leggi tutto
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