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How Not To Be Wrong, The Hidden Maths of Everyday Life

Author: Jordan Ellenberg

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The mathematics we learn in school may seem like an abstract set of rules, set by the ancients and not subject to dispute. In reality, as Jordan Ellenberg shows us, mathematics...

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The mathematics we learn in school may seem like an abstract set of rules, set by the ancients and not subject to dispute. In reality, as Jordan Ellenberg shows us, mathematics touches everything in our lives, and a little knowledge of mathematics reveals the hidden structures beneath the clutter and chaos of the world. In the book ...

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  • Language English
  • Number of pages Number of pages 480
  • Cover Cover Soft
  • Year of publication Year of publication 2015
  • Publisher Publisher Penguin
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The mathematics we learn in school may seem like an abstract set of rules, set by the ancients and not subject to dispute. In reality, as Jordan Ellenberg shows us, mathematics touches everything in our lives, and a little knowledge of mathematics reveals the hidden structures beneath the clutter and chaos of the world. In the book How Not to be Wrong, Ellenberg explores the method of mathematics to analyze life, from the everyday to the cosmic, showing us which numbers to stand by, which to ignore, and when to completely change the equation. Along the way, he explains infinity in just one page, describes Gödel's theorem using only one-syllable words, and reveals how early you need to arrive at the airport.

Pages: 480, Dimensions: 13x13cm

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Author
Jordan Ellenberg
Publisher
Penguin
Type
Mathematics of Positive Sciences
Language
English
Subtitle
The Hidden Maths of Everyday Life
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
480
Publication Date
2015
Dimensions
13x20 cm
ISBN-13
9780718196042

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SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

The mathematics we learn in school may seem like an abstract set of rules, set by the ancients and not subject to dispute. In reality, as Jordan Ellenberg shows us, mathematics touches everything in our lives, and a little knowledge of mathematics reveals the hidden structures beneath the clutter and chaos of the world. In the book How Not to be Wrong, Ellenberg explores the method of mathematics to analyze life, from the everyday to the cosmic, showing us which numbers to stand by, which to ignore, and when to completely change the equation. Along the way, he explains infinity in just one page, describes Gödel's theorem using only one-syllable words, and reveals how early you need to arrive at the airport.

Pages: 480, Dimensions: 13x13cm

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Author
Jordan Ellenberg
Publisher
Penguin
Type
Mathematics of Positive Sciences
Language
English
Subtitle
The Hidden Maths of Everyday Life
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
480
Publication Date
2015
Dimensions
13x20 cm
ISBN-13
9780718196042

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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