Supermath
«This friendly, generalist book is a fun and easy read for anyone interested in mathematics, whether they have a strong background in the subject or not. More importantly, though, it's a thought-provoking look at the not-so-secret human side of mathematics.
—Mathematics Magazine»
Explore the hidden powers of math that shape us, influencing everything from our sense of justice to our perception of beauty. Les mer
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Detaljer
- Forlag
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Innbinding
- Innbundet
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9781421438191
- Utgivelsesår
- 2020
- Format
- 23 x 15 cm
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«This friendly, generalist book is a fun and easy read for anyone interested in mathematics, whether they have a strong background in the subject or not. More importantly, though, it's a thought-provoking look at the not-so-secret human side of mathematics.
—Mathematics Magazine»
«...the essays are worthwhile reads that are thought-provoking.
—Mathematics Magazine»
«Weltman's book can be read as a call for scholars, educators, and communicators of mathematics to grapple with the power our training and credentialing in mathematics grants us, and to understand that its most basic promise of solving problems is not automatic but one that we must realize.
—New Books Network»