Adventures in Group Theory, 2nd Edition
Rubik's Cube, Merlin's Machine, and Other Mathematical Toys
$106.06
- Paperback
328 pages
- Release Date
6 November 2013
Summary
This updated and revised edition of David Joyner’s entertaining “hands-on” tour of group theory and abstract algebra brings life, levity, and practicality to the topics through mathematical toys. Joyner uses permutation puzzles such as the Rubik’s Cube and its variants, the 15 puzzle, the Rainbow Masterball, Merlin’s Machine, the Pyraminx, and the Skewb to explain the basics of introductory algebra and group theory. Subjects covered include the Cayley graphs, symmetries, isomorphisms, wreath …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780801890130 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0801890136 |
| Author: | David Joyner |
| Publisher: | Johns Hopkins University Press |
| Imprint: | Johns Hopkins University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 328 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 6 November 2013 |
| Weight: | 476g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm x 18mm |
| Audience Age: | 13 |
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Critics Review
“Adventures in Group Theory is a tour through the algebra of several ‘permutation puzzles’… If you like puzzles, this is a somewhat fun book. If you like algebra, this is a fun book. If you like puzzles and algebra, this is a really fun book.” - MAA Online “Joyner has collated all the Rubik lore and integrated it with a self-contained introduction to group theory that equals or, more likely, exceeds what is available in typical dedicated elementary texts.” - Choice “Joyner does convey some of the excitement and adventure in picking up knowledge of group theory by trying to understand Rubik’s Cube. Enthusiastic students will learn a lot of mathematics from this book.” - American Scientist”
About The Author
David Joyner
David Joyner is a professor of mathematics at the U.S. Naval Academy. He is coauthor of Applied Abstract Algebra, also published by Johns Hopkins, and editor of Coding Theory and Cryptography: From Enigma and Geheimschreiber to Quantum Theory.
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