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100 1  Szpiro, George,|d1950-|eauthor. 
245 10 Perplexing paradoxes :|bunraveling enigmas in the world 
       around us /|cGeorge G. Szpiro. 
264  1 New York :|bColumbia University Press,|c[2024] 
264  4 ©2024. 
300    336 pages :|billustrations ;|c22 cm 
336    text|btxt|2rdacontent 
337    unmediated|bn|2rdamedia 
338    volume|bnc|2rdacarrier 
504    Includes bibliographical references (pages [319]-336) and 
       index. 
520    Summary:This book will examine paradoxes in diverse areas 
       of thought: philosophy, mathematics, physics, economics, 
       political science, psychology, computer science, logic, 
       statistics, linguistics, law, etc. Though the treatment of
       each paradox is rigorous, the book will be written 
       accessibly with a lighthearted and humorous tone so as to 
       keep the reader engaged. Each chapter will focus on a 
       single paradox, structured roughly like so: 1. A question 
       is asked in the context of a story. As an answer, the 
       paradox is presented (which often results in an aha 
       moment). The historical background of the paradox is 
       recounted. 2. The dénouement explains how the paradox is 
       resolved or why there is no resolution. 3. The chapter 
       ends with further remarks, usually contemporary real-world
       examples or applications of said paradox. Some examples of
       the paradoxes covered are the Axiom of Choice 
       (Mathematics), Monty Hall Problem (Statistics), 
       Morgenbesser's Paradox (Linguistics), Tea Leaves Paradox 
       (Physics), The Ultimatum Game (Economics), and The Chicken
       or Egg Question (Evolution) -- Provided by publisher. 
650  0 Paradoxes.