Martin Gardner
American mathematics and science writer (1914–2010) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Martin Gardner (October 21, 1914 – May 22, 2010)[1][2] was an American writer. He had many interests, so he wrote about many topics. He wrote about mathematics, magic, literature, philosophy, skepticism, and religion. He wrote the "Mathematical Games" column in the Scientific American magazine from 1956 to 1981. After that, he wrote the "Notes of a Fringe Watcher" column in the Skeptical Inquirer magazine.[3] He published over 70 books.[4]
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Born | (1914-10-21)October 21, 1914 Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Died | May 22, 2010(2010-05-22) (aged 95) Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.[1] |
Nationality | American |
Education | BA, University of Chicago 1 yr graduate classes (Philosophy; Univ of Chicago) |
Occupation | Author |
Known for | Puzzles, popular mathematics, stage magic, debunking |
Spouse | Charlotte Greenwald (m. 1952) |
Children | 2 |
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Gardner also sometimes wrote under pen names. As "Uriah Fuller" he wrote Confessions of a Psychic.[5] As "George Groth", he criticized his book, The Whys of a Philosophical Scrivener.[6]