Lewis Carroll in Numberland His Fantastical Mathematical Logical Life
USD 8.00 USD
Most people know Charles Dodgson as his pen name Lewis Carroll and his work "Alice in Wonderland"; however, he was also a brilliant mathematician. This book documents this life from childhood through his years at Oxford University. In addition to biographical information, Robin Wilson includes many of Dodgson's puzzles and math problems for the reader to solve. The book turns from a biography to a book of logic puzzles. Also, includes an article on Dodgson's work.
Specifications
| Publication Year | 2008 |
| Type | Textbook |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Language | English |
| Publication Name | W W Norton & Co |
| Author | Robin Wilson |
What stands out about this textbook is the use of real-world scenarios in problems.
