Mathematics and humor
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PN6149.P5 P3
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PN6149.P5 P3
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116 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
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English
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-112) and index.
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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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SACFinal081324
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Paulos, J. A. (1980). Mathematics and humor . University of Chicago Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Paulos, John Allen. 1980. Mathematics and Humor. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Paulos, John Allen. Mathematics and Humor Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1980.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Paulos, J. A. (1980). Mathematics and humor. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Paulos, John Allen. Mathematics and Humor University of Chicago Press, 1980.
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