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) |
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.