Mathematics and Humor

Mathematics and Humor

Editorial Reviews
Joseph Ercolano, Library Journal, 1980
"Mathematics and Humor is an original, sophisticated, and scholarly treatment of the logic and mathematics of humor.

Douglas Hofstadter, New York Times Book Review, 1980
Paulos's writing is unpretentious and his approach is unorthodox and fresh."

Mathematics and Humor

Mathematics and Humor,John Allen Paulos,Univ of Chicago Pr (Tx),0226650243,General,Mathematics (Specific Aspects),Philosophy,Psychology,Satire And Humor,Wit and humor

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