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CURIOSITIES OF MATHEMATICS: Little Blue Book No. 876
Author: Condon, Edward
Publisher: Haldeman-Julius Company Girard Kansas
Original buff wraps, 64 pages, not dated. This volume is in good condition with very lightly toned wraps, slight wear at spine, no other damage or marks. Explores various quirks of mathematics, including attempts to square the circle, trisect an angle, the number nine, prime and perfect numbers, the laws of chance. An early publication by the Princeton scientist and researcher who did early theoretical work on quantum theory and who was harrassed by the House on UnAmerican Activities Committee. He was elected president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science during the height of his troubles with HUAC. He conducted research for Corning and Bell Labs, was president of the society for Social Responsibility in Science (1968-69) and was co-chairman of the National Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy (1970). Little Blue Books attempted to provide a "University in Print" for the working class. Original editions sold for five cents; later the price increased to 10 and 15 cents each. Many notable authors began their careers in the Haldeman-Julius stable. Many other noteworthy works by the more famous appeared in these booklets for the first time. The subjects covered everything from literature and fine art to basic language and math skills, home improvement, mental improvement, history, and social issues such as abortion, racial issues, religious issues, the KKK, evolution, etc. A truly significant peek at cultural standards in the first half of the 20th century. No Edition Stated Paperbound Very Good 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall Little Blue Book Quantity available: 1.
Price: US$25.00
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GBP 16.18 |
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ZAR 179 |
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