Mathematical Association of America (MAA) 1996 Trade paperback Fair Paperback (1991 edition). NOT Ex-library. Acceptable condition. Glossy softcover showing minor shelfwear and edgewear; fore edge lifting from use; diagonal crease near front lower corner; corners worn and curling/creased. A few pages have light pencil notations; several corners curling from use. Light stains on inner cover, FEP and top and side page edges. Tight binding. Proceeds benefit the Pima County Public Library system, which serves Tucson and southern Arizona. Until further notice, USPS Priority Mail only reliable option for Hawaii.

ISBN10: 0883853159, ISBN13: 9780883853153, [publisher: Brand: The Mathematical Association of America] Softcover Victor Klee and Stan Wagon discuss some of the unsolved problems in number theory and geometry, many of which can be understood by readers with a very modest mathematical background. The presentation is organized around 24 central problems, many of which are accompanied by other, related problems. The authors place each problem in its historical and mathematical context, and the discussion is at the level of undergraduate mathematics. Each problem section is presented in two parts. The first gives an elementary overview discussing the history and both the solved and unsolved variants of the problem. The second part contains more details, including a few proofs of related results, a wider and deeper survey of what is known about the problem and its relatives, and a large collection of references. Both parts contain exercises, with solutions. The book is aimed at both teachers and students of mathematics who want to know more about famous unsolved problems.
[Houston, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1996]

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. ISBN 0883853159 9780883853153 [US]