Martin Gardner
Martin Gardner
Author • Editor1914-10-21 – 2010-05-2212
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Martin Gardner was an American popular mathematics and popular science writer with interests also encompassing scientific skepticism, micromagic, philosophy, religion, and literature – especially the writings of Lewis Carroll, L. Frank Baum, and G. K. Chesterton. He was also a leading authority on L…
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What is Martin Gardner best known for?
Martin Gardner is widely recognized for his column "Mathematical Games" in Scientific American, which popularized recreational mathematics for a broad audience. He also made significant contributions to scientific skepticism and the study of Lewis Carroll.
What is the best way to start reading Martin Gardner?
A good starting point for new readers interested in his mathematical puzzles and diversions would be collections of his Scientific American columns, such as "The Scientific American Book of Mathematical Puzzles and Diversions" or "The Second Scientific American Book of Mathematical Puzzles and Diversions."
Did Martin Gardner write under any other names?
Martin Gardner occasionally used the pseudonym "Uriah Fuller" to critique parapsychology and pseudoscientific claims, particularly in his writings on scientific skepticism.