On mathematical games.

Authors :: Silva, Jorge Nuno
Source :: BSHM Bulletin: Journal of the British Society for the History of Mathematics. Jul2011, Vol. 26 Issue 2, p80-104. 25p. 19 Color Photographs, 6 Black and White Photographs, 7 Illustrations, 3 Diagrams.
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: In this paper we survey most of the games that, throughout history, can be classified as mathematical games. This paper is based on a talk given at the conference 'Numeracy: historical, philosophical, and educational perspectives' at St Anne's College, Oxford, December 2009. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: *RECREATIONAL mathematics
*BOARD games
*BACKGAMMON
*CHESS
*GO (Game)
*SENET (Game)
*GAMEBOARDS
*MATHEMATICS problems & exercises
*RULES of games
POPULAR works in mathematics

Language :: English
ISSN :: 17498430
Volume :: 26
Issue :: 2
Database :: Academic Search Index
Journal :: BSHM Bulletin: Journal of the British Society for the History of Mathematics
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 60900225
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1080/17498430.2011.560511