The Mathematics Lover's Companion Masterpieces for Everyone

Twenty-three mathematical masterpieces for exploration and enlightenment"A mind-broadening experience."-Paul J. Campbell, Mathematics Magazine How can a shape have more than one dimension but fewer than two? What is the best way to elect public officials when more than two candidates are vying for the office? Is it possible for a highly accurate medical test to give mostly incorrect results? Can you tile your floor with regular pentagons? How can you use only the first digit of sales numbers to determine if your accountant is lying? Can mathematics give insights into free will?   Edward Scheinerman, an accomplished mathematician and enthusiastic educator, answers all these questions and more in this book, a collection of mathematical masterworks. In bite-sized chapters that require only high school algebra, he invites readers to try their hands at solving mathematical puzzles and provides an engaging and friendly tour of numbers, shapes, and uncertainty. The result is an unforgettable introduction to the fundamentals and pleasures of thinking mathematically.

ISBN:	9780300255393
Publisher:	Yale University Press
Imprint:	Yale University Press
Published date:	09 Feb 2021
DEWEY:	510
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	296
Weight:	444g
Height:	162mm
Width:	227mm
Spine width:	22mm

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