Picture 1 of 1
Gallery
Picture 1 of 1
Have one to sell?
Proofiness: How You're Being Fooled by the Numbers by Charles Seife (English) Pa
US $34.25
ApproximatelyAU $52.90
Condition:
Brand new
A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See the seller's listing for full details.
3 available
- Buy It NowProofiness: How You're Being Fooled by the Numbers by Charles Seife (English) Pa
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Postage:
Free Economy Shipping.
Located in: Fairfield, Ohio, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Sat, 16 Aug and Sat, 23 Aug to 94104
Returns:
30-day returns. Buyer pays for return postage. If you use an eBay postage label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Payments:
Shop with confidence
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:388097459535
Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN-13
- 9780143120070
- Book Title
- Proofiness
- ISBN
- 9780143120070
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0143120077
ISBN-13
9780143120070
eBay Product ID (ePID)
102831180
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Proofiness : How You're Being Fooled by the Numbers
Publication Year
2011
Subject
History & Philosophy, General, Number Theory, Logic
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Mathematics
Format
Uk-B Format Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
9.4 Oz
Item Length
7.9 in
Item Width
5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"A delightful and remarkably revealing book that should be required reading for . . . well, for everyone." - Booklist (Starred review)
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Table Of Content
1. IntroductionI. The Ascent Problem:Compatibility and Significance2. Will3. Responsibility4. Alternative Possibilities5. Ultimate Responsibility6. SignificanceII. The Descent Problem: Intelligibility and Existence7. Plurality and Indeterminism8. Moral and Prudential Choice9. Efforts, Purposes, and Practical Reason10. Objections and Responses11. ConclusionNotesReferencesIndex
Synopsis
From the author of Zero , comes this "admirable salvo against quantitative bamboozlement by the media and the government" ( The Boston Globe ) In Zero , Charles Seife presented readers with a thrilling account of the strangest number known to humankind. Now he shows readers how the power of skewed metrics-or "proofiness"- is being used to alter perception in both amusing and dangerous ways. Proofiness is behind such bizarre stories as a mathematical formula for the perfect butt and sprinters who can run faster than the speed of sound. But proofiness also has a dark side: bogus mathematical formulas used to undermine our democracy-subverting our justice system, fixing elections, and swaying public opinion with lies. By doing the real math, Seife elegantly and good-humoredly scrutinizes our growing obsession with metrics while exposing those who misuse them.
LC Classification Number
QA99
Item description from the seller
Seller feedback (1,054,803)
- w***i (873)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAbsolutely Wonderful Seller!! Terrific Item As Described!!! Great Service and Communication!! Shipped In Waterproof Packaging!! I Received Item In About One Week!! Very Pleased With Seller! I Will Buy From This Seller Again!!
- e***_ (17)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseSeller handles a massive inventory so I give them grace on the slow processing and shipping. They were very communicative and prompt with their response when I messaged in asking about it. Book was in good condition as described. Small ding on the page edges which wasn't mentioned, but that's fairly common even at your typical book store. Still a good value and I'd buy from them again.
- r***r (2963)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBook arrived today, 2 days before deadline given by the seller. Well-packaged & in good condition. Price was very competitive, & the book was accurately listed. Great communication. I appreciate the seller getting back to me when I was having trouble tracking the book's delivery progress. Apparently there were 2 different tracking numbers - one in Canada & the other in the U.S., since it was initially shipped from Canada. Thank you very much for your quick response & helpful information.Rethinking Investing: A Very Short Guide to Very Long-Term Investing by Charles (#396183075510)
Product ratings and reviews
Most relevant reviews
- 17 Jul, 2019
School requirement for granddaughter
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: betterworldbookswest
More to explore:
- Charles Dickens Hardcover Books in English,
- Numbered Copy Magazines in English,
- Numbered English Antiquarian & Collectable Books in English,
- Atlas English Numbered Copy,
- Numbered Copy Monthly Magazines in English,
- Numbered Antiquarian & Collectable Books in English,
- Numbered Books, Comics & Magazines in English,
- Charles Dickens Hardcover Antiquarian & Collectable Books in English,
- Numbered Original Antiquarian & Collectable Books in English,
- Numbered Hardcover Antiquarian & Collectable Books in English
Seller feedback (1,054,803)
- w***i (873)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAbsolutely Wonderful Seller!! Terrific Item As Described!!! Great Service and Communication!! Shipped In Waterproof Packaging!! I Received Item In About One Week!! Very Pleased With Seller! I Will Buy From This Seller Again!!
- e***_ (17)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseSeller handles a massive inventory so I give them grace on the slow processing and shipping. They were very communicative and prompt with their response when I messaged in asking about it. Book was in good condition as described. Small ding on the page edges which wasn't mentioned, but that's fairly common even at your typical book store. Still a good value and I'd buy from them again.
- r***r (2963)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBook arrived today, 2 days before deadline given by the seller. Well-packaged & in good condition. Price was very competitive, & the book was accurately listed. Great communication. I appreciate the seller getting back to me when I was having trouble tracking the book's delivery progress. Apparently there were 2 different tracking numbers - one in Canada & the other in the U.S., since it was initially shipped from Canada. Thank you very much for your quick response & helpful information.Rethinking Investing: A Very Short Guide to Very Long-Term Investing by Charles (#396183075510)