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portada Alice in Puzzle-Land: A Carrollian Tale for Children Under Eighty (Dover Recreational Math)
Type
Physical Book
Author
Introduction by
Illustrated by
Publisher
Year
2011
Language
English
Pages
192
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
21.3 x 13.7 x 1.0 cm
Weight
0.25 kg.
ISBN
486482006
ISBN13
9780486482002
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Alice in Puzzle-Land: A Carrollian Tale for Children Under Eighty (Dover Recreational Math)

Raymond M. Smullyan (Author) · Martin Gardner (Introduction by) · Greer Fitting (Illustrated by) · Dover Publications · Paperback

Alice in Puzzle-Land: A Carrollian Tale for Children Under Eighty (Dover Recreational Math) - Martin Gardner

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Synopsis "Alice in Puzzle-Land: A Carrollian Tale for Children Under Eighty (Dover Recreational Math) "

A charming and challenging adventure. -- Wordplay, the Crossword Blog of The New York TimesAlice and her friends return for another romp through Wonderland and the Looking-Glass with these eighty-eight puzzles, paradoxes, and logic problems. Raymond M. Smullyan's characters speak and behave like the originals, and their puzzles abound in typical Carrollian word play, logic problems, and dark philosophical paradoxes. Isaac Asimov described this book as amusing, entertaining, and surprisingly educational. And it might just send you back to reread Alice.Readers of all ages will delight in the charming stories and the wealth of ingenious puzzles. Written by a distinguished mathematician and creator of popular puzzle books, this volume requires no background in formal logic. The puzzles become progressively more complex, and complete solutions appear at the end. Puzzle authority Martin Gardner provides an Introduction to the text, which is enhanced by sixty charming illustrations. An ingenious book, declared the Boston Globe, magnificent for those who like conundrums, amusing for those who don't, and a tribute in itself to the genius of Lewis Carroll.
Martin Gardner
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Martin Gardner (1914–2010) was an influential American science communicator and writer, known for popularizing recreational mathematics and promoting critical thinking. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and graduated in Philosophy from the University of Chicago. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy, and after the war, he worked as a freelance writer and editor.

His most notable legacy is his monthly column "Mathematical Games" in Scientific American, which he wrote for 25 years (1956–1981). Through this column, Gardner introduced the public to complex mathematical concepts through games, puzzles, and paradoxes, making accessible topics such as fractals, game theory, and cryptography. His clear and engaging style inspired generations of mathematicians and scientists.

In addition to his work in mathematics, Gardner was a critic of pseudoscience and irrational thinking. He wrote extensively on topics such as astrology, UFOs, and homeopathy, promoting skepticism and the scientific method.

Throughout his life, Gardner published more than 70 books, including works on magic, philosophy, and literature. His influence endures in the scientific community and in popular culture, being admired by figures like Carl Sagan, Isaac Asimov, and Douglas Hofstadter.

To commemorate his centenary, the University of Barcelona organized a virtual exhibition highlighting his contribution to the dissemination of mathematical and scientific knowledge.
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