Lion Hunting and Other Math Pursuits A Collection of Mathematics, Verse and Stories |
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| Author:
| Boas, Ralph P.
Alexanderson, Gerald L.
Mugler, Dale H. |
| Series title: | Dolciani Mathematical Expositions Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-88385-323-8 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 1995 |
| Publisher: | American Mathematical Society
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| Imprint: | MAA Press |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $64.00 |
Book Description:
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In the famous paper of 1938, "A Contribution to the Mathematical Theory of Big Game Hunting", Ralph Boas describes sixteen methods for hunting a lion. This marvellous collection of Boas memorabilia contains not only the original article, but also several additional articles, as late as 1985, giving many further methods.
In the famous paper of 1938, "A Contribution to the Mathematical Theory of Big Game Hunting", Ralph Boas describes sixteen methods for hunting a lion. This marvellous collection of Boas memorabilia contains not only the original article, but also several additional articles, as late as 1985, giving many further methods.