Mathematics in Fiction

This link might interest people who like math(s). It links to extensive references to the use of math(s) in fiction and explains how it is used in the few I looked at.

http://kasmana.people.cofc.edu/MATHFICT/default.html

As far as I can make out, most maths is fiction.

The first that came to mind was the pentominoes in Arthur Clarke's Imperial Earth. I am surprised to find that this title is not one of the eleven listed under Clarke at the link.

Originally posted by avalanchethecat
As far as I can make out, most maths is fiction.

And every maths book is the same story.

Originally posted by Paul Dirac II
The first that came to mind was the pentominoes in Arthur Clarke's Imperial Earth. I am surprised to find that this title is not one of the eleven listed under Clarke at the link.

Maybe you should contact the guy running the page.

kasmana@cofc.edu

Edit: discussed at

http://www.basic.northwestern.edu/g-buehler/pentominoes/speech.htm

Frank Herbert - Destination: Void

The page doesn't mention Oulipo ... a grave omission.

Originally posted by Bosse de Nage
The page doesn't mention Oulipo ... a grave omission.

The guy running it asks for people's help in finding more examples. but mere criticism is easier.