The Shape of Difficulty
Author | : Bret L. Rothstein |
Publisher | : Penn State University Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2019 |
ISBN-10 | : 0271082429 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780271082424 |
Rating | : 4/5 (424 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Shape of Difficulty by : Bret L. Rothstein
Download or read book The Shape of Difficulty written by Bret L. Rothstein and published by Penn State University Press. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the subculture of enigmatology: mechanical puzzles, their makers, and those who aspire to solving them. Argues that the provocations and broad popularity of puzzles underscore the intellectual worth of questioning and failure--and of the pursuits of the humanities.