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Single Digits - In Praise of Small Numbers (Hardcover)
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Single Digits - In Praise of Small Numbers (Hardcover)
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In Single Digits, Marc Chamberland takes readers on a fascinating
exploration of small numbers, from one to nine, looking at their
history, applications, and connections to various areas of
mathematics, including number theory, geometry, chaos theory,
numerical analysis, and mathematical physics. For instance, why do
eight perfect card shuffles leave a standard deck of cards
unchanged? And, are there really "six degrees of separation"
between all pairs of people? Chamberland explores these questions
and covers vast numerical territory, such as illustrating the ways
that the number three connects to chaos theory, the number of
guards needed to protect an art gallery, problematic election
results and so much more. The book's short sections can be read
independently and digested in bite-sized chunks--especially good
for learning about the Ham Sandwich Theorem and the Pizza Theorem.
Appealing to high school and college students, professional
mathematicians, and those mesmerized by patterns, this book shows
that single digits offer a plethora of possibilities that readers
can count on.
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