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Mathematics and Humor
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Univ of Chicago Pr
Publication date September 1, 1980
Binding Hardcover
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780226650241
ISBN-10 0226650243
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Original list price $12.95
Other format details university press
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Summary
Analyzes the logical structure of various types of mathematical proofs and jokes, showing how humor and mathematics are related by common creative processes and discussing Thom's 'catastrophe theory' to describe how switches, reversals, and jumps in meaning are used in humor
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9780226650241 | details & prices | List price $12.95
About: Analyzes the logical structure of various types of mathematical proofs and jokes, showing how humor and mathematics are related by common creative processes and discussing Thom's 'catastrophe theory' to describe how switches, reversals, and jumps in meaning are used in humor
Paperback
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Reissue edition from Univ of Chicago Pr (November 15, 1982)
9780226650258 | details & prices | 8.25 × 8.25 × 0.25 in. | 0.50 lbs | List price $16.00
About: Analyzes the logical structure of various types of mathematical proofs and jokes, showing how humor and mathematics are related by common creative processes and discussing Thom's 'catastrophe theory' to describe how switches, reversals, and jumps in meaning are used in humor

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