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Lion Hunting and Other Mathematical Pursuits

Lion Hunting and Other Mathematical Pursuits

A Collection of Mathematics, Verse, and Stories by the Late Ralph P. Boas, Jr

by Ralph P. BoasGerald L. Alexanderson and Dale H. Mugler
Publication Date: 27/05/1996

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In the famous paper of 1938, 'A Contribution to the Mathematical Theory of Big Game Hunting', written by Ralph Boas along with Frank Smithies, using the pseudonym H. W. O. Petard, Boas describes sixteen methods for hunting a lion. This marvelous collection of Boas memorabilia contains not only the original article, but also several additional articles, as late as 1985, giving many further methods. But once you are through with lion hunting, you can hunt through the remainder of the book to find numerous gems by and about this remarkable mathematician. Not only will you find his biography of Bourbaki along with a description of his feud with the French mathematician, but also you will find a lucid discussion of the mean value theorem. There are anecdotes Boas told about many famous mathematicians, along with a large collection of his mathematical verses. You will find mathematical articles like a proof of the fundamental theorem of algebra and pedagogical articles giving Boas' views on making mathematics intelligible.
ISBN:
9780883853238
9780883853238
Category:
Mathematics
Publication Date:
27-05-1996
Language:
English
Publisher:
Mathematical Association of America
Country of origin:
United States
Pages:
320
Dimensions (mm):
228x152x16mm
Weight:
0.48kg

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