Princeton University Press
The Joy of Set: The Many Mathematical Dimensions of a Seemingly Simple Card Game
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- Liz McMahon
- Princeton University Press
- Paperback
- 9780691192321
- 8.9 X 5.6 X 0.9 inches
- 1.05 pounds
- Mathematics > Recreations & Games
- English
Secure TransactionBook Description
A mathematical exploration of the popular card game SET
Have you ever played the addictive card game SET? Have you ever wondered about the connections between games and mathematics? If the answer to either question is yes, then The Joy of SET is the book for you! The Joy of SET takes readers on a fascinating journey into this seemingly simple card game and reveals its surprisingly deep and diverse mathematical dimensions. Absolutely no mathematical background is necessary to enjoy this book--all you need is a sense of curiosity and adventure! The first book devoted to the mathematics of one of today's most popular card games, The Joy of SET will entertain and enlighten the game enthusiast in all of us.
Author Bio
Liz McMahon is a professor of mathematics at Lafayette College and received her PhD from University of North Carolina.
Professor McMahon's research interests include combinatorics, finite geometry, symmetry groups, and the card game SET®
Source: Lafayette College
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