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Doctor Ecco's Cyberpuzzles Dennis E. Shasha

Doctor Ecco's Cyberpuzzles By Dennis E. Shasha

Doctor Ecco's Cyberpuzzles by Dennis E. Shasha


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Dr Ecco uses logic and computer programming to solve crimes, find treasures and explore space. With 36 illustrated cases organized around eight major mathematical themes, this book should encourage readers to use their minds and their computers in ways they never previously imagined.

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Doctor Ecco's Cyberpuzzles Summary

Doctor Ecco's Cyberpuzzles: 36 Puzzles for Hackers and Other Mathematical Detectives by Dennis E. Shasha

Whether you're a programming genius or a logical wizard, this book of puzzles will challenge you well into the night. In the tradition of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Ecco is one of the greatest sleuths of our time, a mathematical wizard who uses logic and computer programming to solve crimes, find treasures, and explore space. Invented by Dennis E. Shasha, Dr. Ecco first appeared in 1988 as the brilliant mathematical investigator in The Puzzling Adventures of Dr. Ecco, and more recently as the unstumpable gumshoe in Dr. Dobb's Journal. Dr. Ecco's Cyberpuzzles is the latest work to record the exploits and misadventures of this renowned PI. The puzzles collected here require no formal background beyond arithmetic and elementary algebrajust lively curiosity and keen intelligence. With 36 illustrated cases organized around eight major mathematical themes (from "Combinatorial Geometry and Geography" to "Ciphers and Secrecy"), this book will encourage you to use your mind and your computer in ways you never previously imagined. 50 b/w line drawings.

About Dennis E. Shasha

Dennis E. Shasha, professor of computer science at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at New York University, has written the "Puzzling Adventures" column in Scientific American. He lives in New York City.

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CIN039305120XVG
9780393051209
039305120X
Doctor Ecco's Cyberpuzzles: 36 Puzzles for Hackers and Other Mathematical Detectives by Dennis E. Shasha
Used - Very Good
Hardback
WW Norton & Co
2002-09-11
256
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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