Mathematical Snippets
Exploring mathematical ideas in small bites
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Mathematics, Reference
| Author: | Theoni Pappas | ISBN: | 9781884550492 |
| Publisher: | Wide World Publishing | Publication: | June 10, 2008 |
| Imprint: | Wide World Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Theoni Pappas |
| ISBN: | 9781884550492 |
| Publisher: | Wide World Publishing |
| Publication: | June 10, 2008 |
| Imprint: | Wide World Publishing |
| Language: | English |
From nutritional labels and box office statistics to terabytes and megapixels, the 21st century world is awash in numbers. How can the average Joe or Jane make sense of all that data? The key, Theoni Pappas argues, is math. In Mathematical Snippets, she draws readers into the fascinating world of math without overwhelming them with mind-numbing equations. Short, engaging sections on everything from golf to game theory introduce mathematical concepts and celebrate math’s impact on daily life.
From nutritional labels and box office statistics to terabytes and megapixels, the 21st century world is awash in numbers. How can the average Joe or Jane make sense of all that data? The key, Theoni Pappas argues, is math. In Mathematical Snippets, she draws readers into the fascinating world of math without overwhelming them with mind-numbing equations. Short, engaging sections on everything from golf to game theory introduce mathematical concepts and celebrate math’s impact on daily life.
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