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What's the Use? asks why there is such a vast gulf between public perceptions of mathematics and reality. It shows how mathematics is vital, often in surprising ways, behind the scenes of daily life. How politicians pick their voters. How an absurd little puzzle solved 300 years ago leads to efficient methods for kidney transplants. How an Irish mathematician's obsession with a new number system improves special effects in movies and computer games. How SatNav relies on at least six mathematical techniques. And how a bizarre, infinitely wiggly curve, helps to optimise deliveries to your door.Product Identifiers
PublisherProfile Books
ISBN-139781781259412
eBay Product ID (ePID)6049058320
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Number of Pages336 Pages
Publication NameWhat's the Use?: the Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics
LanguageEnglish
SubjectMathematics
Publication Year2021
TypeTextbook
AuthorProfessor Ian Stewart
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height236 mm
Item Weight540 g
Item Width162 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorProfessor Ian Stewart
