A Mathematical Mystery Tour: Discovering The Truth And Beauty Of The Cosmos

A Mathematical Mystery Tour

"Dewdney spins an absorbing narrative . . . an amenable introduction to a difficult subject."-Publishers Weekly

"A Mathematical Mystery Tour is not a difficult read, although the ideas it attempts to clarify are quite abstract. The fictional tour guides at each port of call are helpful in humanizing the intimidating subject matter."-Amazon.com

Praise for the works of A. K. Dewdney

Yes, We Have No Neutrons

"We need more books like this-especially if they're this much fun to read."-Wired

"Written with wit and a touch of pathos-and sure to please science lovers."-Publishers Weekly

"A useful and easily read introduction to bad science."-Scientific American

2000f Nothing

"It is impossible to read this timely, important book without enjoyment and eye-opening enlightenment."-Martin Gardner

"Dewdney's approach is similar to John Allen Paulos's Innumeracy, but delightfully more witty."-Library Journal

Praise for A. K. Dewdney Yes, We Have No Neutrons "We need more books like this-especially if they're this much fun to read." -Wired "Dewdney manages to make this catalog of error entertaining as well as instructive; good medicine for both skeptics and true believers." -Kirkus Reviews "Written with wit and a touch of pathos-and sure to please science lovers." -Publishers Weekly 2000f Nothing "It is impossible to read this timely, important book without enjoyment and eye-opening enlightenment." -Martin Gardner "An entertaining, stinging exposA(c)." -Publishers Weekly