Puzzles, Paradoxes, and Problem Solving: An Introduction to Mathematical Thinking

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Marilyn A. Reba Douglas R. Shier

Puzzles, Paradoxes, and Problem Solving

An Introduction to Mathematical Thinking

Marilyn A. Reba, Douglas R. Shier

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Chapman & Hall/CRC
14 October 2024

Mathematical foundations; Algebra

A Classroom-Tested, Alternative Approach to Teaching Math for Liberal Arts

Puzzles, Paradoxes, and Problem Solving: An Introduction to Mathematical Thinking uses puzzles and paradoxes to introduce basic principles of mathematical thought. The text is designed for students in liberal arts mathematics courses. Decision-making situations that progress from recreational problems to important contemporary applications develop the critical-thinking skills of non-science and non-technical majors.

The logical underpinnings of this textbook were developed and refined throughout many years of classroom feedback and in response to commentary from presentations at national conferences. The text’s five units focus on graphs, logic, probability, voting, and cryptography. The authors also cover related areas, such as operations research, game theory, number theory, combinatorics, statistics, and circuit design.

The text uses a core set of common representations, strategies, and algorithms to analyze diverse games, puzzles, and applications. This unified treatment logically connects the topics with a recurring set of solution approaches.

Requiring no mathematical prerequisites, this book helps students explore creative mathematical thinking and enhance their own critical-thinking skills. Students will acquire quantitative literacy and appreciation of mathematics through the text’s unified approach and wide range of interesting applications.

By: Marilyn A. Reba, Douglas R. Shier
Imprint: Chapman & Hall/CRC
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 1.120kg
ISBN: 9781032918266
ISBN 10: 1032918268
Pages: 606
Publication Date: 14 October 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Graphs: Puzzles and Optimization. Logic: Rational Inference and Computer Circuits. Probability: Predictions and Expectations. Counting: Voting Methods and Apportionment. Numbers: Cryptosystems and Security. Appendices. Index.

Marilyn A. Reba is a senior lecturer and Douglas R. Shier is a professor emeritus, both in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Clemson University. The logical underpinnings of this textbook were developed and refined throughout many years of classroom feedback and in response to commentary from presentations at national conferences. Selected material from this book is currently being used in the Department of Mathematical Sciences’ liberal arts mathematics course and in a problem-solving course in the Honors College.

Reviews for Puzzles, Paradoxes, and Problem Solving: An Introduction to Mathematical Thinking

"""… an interesting approach to the world of mathematics. … The layout is good, as is the coverage. … The reinforcing exercises are excellent. Using logic and other techniques, the text lays out methods to help students learn to think in a mathematical manner. Summing up: Recommended. General readers, lower- and upper-division undergraduates."" —M. D. Sanford, Felician College, Lodi, New Jersey, USA for CHOICE, November 2015"