A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper
John Allen Paulos
Basic Books (1995)
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Mathematics
Mathematics - Popular Works, Political Science / General
Hardcover 9780465043620
English
In this lively volume, mathematician John Allen Paulos employs his singular wit to guide us through an unlikely mathematical jungle--the pages of the daily newspaper. From the Senate and sex to celebrities and cults, Paulos takes stories that may not seem to involve math at all and demonstrates how mathematical naivete can put readers at a distinct disadvantage. Whether he's using chaos theory to puncture economic and environmental predictions, applying logic to clarify the hazards of spin doctoring and news compression, or employing arithmetic and common sense to give us a novel perspective on greed and relationships, Paulos never fails to entertain and enlighten.
Product Details
LoC Classification QA93 .P385 1995
LoC Control Number 94048206
Dewey 081
Cover Price $18.00
No. of Pages 212
Height x Width 8.5 x 5.8  inch
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