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A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper
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Description
John Allen Paulos travels through the pages of an average newspaper revealing how mathematics is at the heart of the articles we read every day - even horoscopes and the sports pages - and how often they mislead us. By understanding simple concepts such as probability chaos theory and game theory you'll be able to see through faulty statistics stock market forecasters and conspiracy theorists - and make the figures truly add up.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
226
Release Date:
1996-01-25
Publication Date:
2010-07-01
Publisher:
Penguin
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
0140251812
ISBN13:
9780140251814
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
275 g
Height:
129 cm
Width:
198 cm
Thickness:
14 cm
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The items bear minimal signs of past use, such as light scratches or memories in the form of markings. These signs of wear give the items a charming character and tell stories of their previous owners, while not affecting their functionality.
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