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Gardner, Martin, 1914-2010.
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Gardner, Martin, 1914-2010.
Science writers -- United States -- Biography.
Mathematical recreations -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Mathematics -- Social aspects -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Science -- Social aspects -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Journalists -- United States -- Biography.
Magicians -- United States -- Biography.
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Undiluted hocus-pocu...
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Undiluted hocus-pocus : the autobiography of Martin Gardner.
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Gardner, Martin, 1914-2010.
Princeton : Princeton University Press, c2013.
Subjects
Gardner, Martin, 1914-2010.
Science writers -- United States -- Biography.
Mathematical recreations -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Mathematics -- Social aspects -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Science -- Social aspects -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Journalists -- United States -- Biography.
Magicians -- United States -- Biography.
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9780691159911 (hardcover : acid-free paper)
0691159912 (hardcover : acid-free paper)
Description:
xxvii, 233 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm
Contents:
Magic, mathematics, and mysterians / by Persi Diaconis -- I am a mysterian -- Earliest memories -- Lee School -- Tulsa Central High, I -- Central High, II -- Hutchins and Adler -- Richard McKeon -- I lose my faith -- Chicago, I -- Chicago, II -- I become a journalist -- Mother and Dad -- The Navy, I -- The Navy, II -- Esquire and Humpty -- Scientific American -- Pseudoscience -- Math and magic friends -- Charlotte -- Bob and Betty -- God -- My philosophy -- My most elegant friend ... / by James Randi.
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The late "Scientific American" columnist who published books on topics ranging from magic and math to philosophy and religion chronicles his life, from his childhood to his service in the Navy to his varied professional pursuits.
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Hawaii State Library
Art, Music & Recreation
793.74092 Gardner Ga
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Adult Nonfiction
793.74092 Gardner Ga
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