Frontmatter

Kapitel in diesem Buch

1. Frontmatter I
2. Contents VII
3. Preface IX
4. Acknowledgments XI
5. The players 1
6. 1 Death of the Grasshopper 6
7. 2 Disciples 14
8. 3 Construction of a definition 22
9. 4 Triflers, cheats, and spoilsports 44
10. 5 Taking the long way home 52
11. 6 Ivan and Abdul 60
12. 7 Games and paradox 74
13. 8 Mountain climbing 84
14. 9 Reverse English 90
15. 10 The remarkable career of Porphyryo Sneak 100
16. 11 The case history of Bartholomew Drag 118
17. 12 Open games 130
18. 13 Amateurs, professionals, and Games People Play 142
19. 14 Resurrection 156
20. 15 Resolution 166