The Joy of SET

Name: The Joy of SET
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The Many Mathematical Dimensions of a Seemingly Simple Card Game

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A mathematical exploration of the popular card game SETHave 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 Biography:

Liz McMahon and Gary Gordon are professors of mathematics at Lafayette College. Hannah Gordon is a SET Grand Master and currently works for the New York City Department of Education. Rebecca Gordon teaches upper-level math at Sonoma Academy in Santa Rosa, California. As a family, the coauthors have played SET together for more than twenty years.

Release date NZ

July 9th, 2019

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General (US: Trade)
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Illustrations

164 color + 9 b/w illus. 43 tables.

Pages

320

ISBN-13

9780691192321

Product ID

28505184

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