Eugene P. Northrop (1908–1969)

Author of Riddles in Mathematics

3 Works 182 Members 4 Reviews

About the Author

Includes the names: Northrop E P, Eugene Northrop, Eugene Northrop, Eugene S Northrop, Northrop Eugene P., Eugene P. Northorp, Eugene Purdy Northrop

Works by Eugene P. Northrop

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Riddles in Mathematics (1944) 180 copies

Riddles in Mathematics, etc 1 copy

Mathematical odds in contract, 1 copy

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Legal name: Northrop, Eugene Purdy
Birthdate: 1908
Date of death: 1969
Gender: male
Nationality: USA
Organizations: University of Chicago

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RIDDLES IN MATHEMATICS: A BOOK OF PARADOXES… by Eugene Purdy Northrop

Less to do with paradoxes or riddles than with faulty mathematical reasoning

Though however that it was well exposed

In exposition showed its vintage

Big ship

26 January 2016

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bigship | 3 other reviews | Jan 26, 2016 |

Riddles in mathematics: A book of paradoxes… by Eugene Purdy Northrop

"Fun with figures for amateur and expert alike." Mathematical paradoxes and puzzles to stimulate study. Popular mathematics for students or adults. First published in 1944, a classic.

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tripleblessings | 3 other reviews | Jul 16, 2006 |

Riddles in Mathematics: A Book Of Paradoxes by Eugene P. Northrop

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