Background
Eiss, Harry Edwin was born on May 17, 1950 in Minneapolis. Son of Harry Earl and Helen Holmgren Eiss.
( Mathematical play has challenged and stimulated human i...)
Mathematical play has challenged and stimulated human ingenuity throughout recorded history. It has ranged from the common sorts of brain teasers such as mazes, arithmetic story problems, and simple geometric puzzles to sophisticated explorations of questions that still concern modern mathematical theorists. This new dictionary provides a tantalizing variety of paradoxes, games, problems, and puzzles that will appeal to mathematics enthusiasts at every level of proficiency. Eiss introduces his subject with an overview of the history of recreational mathematics and its relation to some theoretical questions that have occupied mathematicians for centuries. Dictionary entries include problems posed by particular thinkers as well as traditional puzzlers that have come down to us anonymously. Information on the origins and history of many of the activities is supplied, and thorough cross-referencing enables the reader to locate all puzzles, games, and amusements of a similar type. The bibliography suggest sources of further information.
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Eiss, Harry Edwin was born on May 17, 1950 in Minneapolis. Son of Harry Earl and Helen Holmgren Eiss.
Bachelor, University Minnesota, 1975. Master of Science, Mankato State University, 1976. Doctor of Philosophy, University North Dakota, 1982.
Assistant professor Northern Montana College, Havre, 1983-1987, Eastern Migh. University, Ypsilanti, 1987-1991, associate professor, 1991-1996, professor, since 1996. Member Montana Committee Humanities, 1985-1987.
( Mathematical play has challenged and stimulated human i...)
Member American Society Composers, Authors & Publications, Popular Culture Association, Modern Language Association, People for the American Way, Sigma Tau Delta.
Married Betty Jean Palm. Children: Meghan, Israel, Angela, Jared, Ryan.