"Delightful . . . easily digestible chapters include plenty of
helpful examples and illustrations. You'll never forget the
Pythagorean theorem again "--"Scientific American"
Many people take math in high school and promptly forget much of
it. But math plays a part in all of our lives all of the time,
whether we know it or not. In "The Joy of x," Steven Strogatz
expands on his hit "New York Times" series to explain the big ideas
of math gently and clearly, with wit, insight, and brilliant
illustrations.
Whether he is illuminating how often you should flip your mattress
to get the maximum lifespan from it, explaining just how Google
searches the internet, or determining how many people you should
date before settling down, Strogatz shows how math connects to
every aspect of life. Discussing pop culture, medicine, law,
philosophy, art, and business, Strogatz is the math teacher you
wish you'd had. Whether you aced integral calculus or aren't sure
what an integer is, you'll find profound wisdom and persistent
delight in "The Joy of x."
General
| Imprint: |
Mariner Books
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
October 2013 |
| First published: |
October 2013 |
| Authors: |
Steven Strogatz
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| Dimensions: |
203 x 135 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
316 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-544-10585-0 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Reference & Interdisciplinary >
General
Promotions
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| LSN: |
0-544-10585-0 |
| Barcode: |
9780544105850 |
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