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A Mathematical Mystery Tour: Discovering the Truth and Beauty of the Cosmos

3.5/5 ( ratings)

Praise for A. K. Dewdney Yes, We Have No Neutrons "We need more books like this-especially if they're this much fun to read." -Wired "Dewdney manages to make this catalog of error entertaining as well as instructive; good medicine for both skeptics and true believers." -Kirkus Reviews "Written with wit and a touch of pathos-and sure to please science lovers." -Publishers Weekly 200% of Nothing "It is impossible to read this timely, important book without enjoyment and eye-opening enlightenment." -Martin Gardner "An entertaining, stinging expose." -Publishers Weekly

Language: English

Pages: 224

Format: Paperback

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Release: May 23, 2001

ISBN: 0471407348

ISBN 13: 9780471407348

A Mathematical Mystery Tour: Discovering the Truth and Beauty of the Cosmos

3.5/5 ( ratings)

Praise for A. K. Dewdney Yes, We Have No Neutrons "We need more books like this-especially if they're this much fun to read." -Wired "Dewdney manages to make this catalog of error entertaining as well as instructive; good medicine for both skeptics and true believers." -Kirkus Reviews "Written with wit and a touch of pathos-and sure to please science lovers." -Publishers Weekly 200% of Nothing "It is impossible to read this timely, important book without enjoyment and eye-opening enlightenment." -Martin Gardner "An entertaining, stinging expose." -Publishers Weekly

Language: English

Pages: 224

Format: Paperback

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Release: May 23, 2001

ISBN: 0471407348

ISBN 13: 9780471407348

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