Shoelaces
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Crisscross, zigzag, bowtie, devil, angel, or star: which are the longest, the shortest, the strongest, and the weakest lacings? Pondering the mathematics of shoelaces, the author paints a vivid picture of the simple, beautiful, and surprising characterizations of the most common shoelace patterns. The mathematics involved is an attractive mix of combinatorics and elementary calculus. This book will be enjoyed by mathematically minded people for as long as there are shoes to lace.
Product details
- Publisher : American Mathematical Society (June 3, 2006)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 125 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0821839330
- ISBN-13 : 978-0821839331
- Item Weight : 9 ounces
- Dimensions : 7 x 0.25 x 10 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #3,074,539 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #11,345 in Mathematics (Books)
- #21,396 in Professional
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