The shoelace book : a mathematical guide to the best (and worst) ways to lace your shoes
Burkard Polster (Author)
Crisscross, zigzag, bowtie, devil, angel, or star: which are the longest, the shortest, the strongest, and the weakest lacings? Pondering the mathematics of shoelaces, the author paints a vivid picture of the simple, beautiful, and surprising characterizations of the most common shoelace patterns. The mathematics involved is an attractive mix of combinatorics and elementary calculus. This book will be enjoyed by mathematically minded people for as long as there are shoes to lace. Burkard Polster is a well-known mathematical juggler, magician, origami expert, bubble-master, shoelace charmer, an
eBook, English, ©2006
American Mathematical Society, Providence, R.I., ©2006
Mathematical world, no. 24
Trivia and miscellanea
1 online resource (x, 125 pages) : illustrations
9781470418106, 9780821839331, 147041810X, 0821839330
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Setting the stage One-column lacings Counting lacings The shortest lacings Variations on the shortest lacing problem The longest lacings The strongest lacings The weakest lacings Related mathematics Loose ends References Index.
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