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Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy And Its Consequences,Used
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Why Do Even Welleducated People Understand So Little About Mathematics? And What Are The Costs Of Our Innumeracy? John Allen Paulos, In His Celebrated Bestseller First Published In 1988, Argues That Our Inability To Deal Rationally With Very Large Numbers And The Probabilities Associated With Them Results In Misinformed Governmental Policies, Confused Personal Decisions, And An Increased Susceptibility To Pseudoscience Of All Kinds. Innumeracy Lets Us Know What We'Re Missing, And How We Can Do Something About It.Sprinkling His Discussion Of Numbers And Probabilities With Quirky Stories And Anecdotes, Paulos Ranges Freely Over Many Aspects Of Modern Life, From Contested Elections To Sports Stats, From Stock Scams And Newspaper Psychics To Diet And Medical Claims, Sex Discrimination, Insurance, Lotteries, And Drug Testing. Readers Of Innumeracy Will Be Rewarded With Scores Of Astonishing Facts, A Fistful Of Powerful Ideas, And, Most Important, A Clearer, More Quantitative Way Of Looking At Their World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences'? A: 'Innumeracy' discusses the widespread issue of mathematical illiteracy and its implications for individuals and society. Author John Allen Paulos explores how a lack of understanding of numbers and probabilities leads to poor decision-making and susceptibility to misinformation.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Innumeracy'? A: The book 'Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences' is authored by John Allen Paulos, a noted mathematician and writer.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Innumeracy' is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Innumeracy'? A: 'Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences' contains 144 pages.
- Q: When was 'Innumeracy' first published? A: 'Innumeracy' was first published on February 1, 1989.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in 'Innumeracy'? A: Key themes in 'Innumeracy' include the impact of mathematical illiteracy on personal and societal decisions, the importance of understanding statistics, and how this knowledge affects areas like politics, health, and finance.
- Q: Is 'Innumeracy' suitable for individuals without a mathematics background? A: Yes, 'Innumeracy' is written in an accessible style and includes anecdotes and examples that make complex mathematical concepts easier to understand, making it suitable for readers without a strong mathematics background.
- Q: What are some features of 'Innumeracy'? A: Some features of 'Innumeracy' include discussions on mathematics, numbers, and rationality, along with engaging stories and examples from everyday life that illustrate the importance of numerical understanding.
- Q: What edition of 'Innumeracy' is currently available? A: The currently available edition of 'Innumeracy' is the First Edition.
- Q: In what category is 'Innumeracy' classified? A: 'Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences' is classified under the category of Probability & Statistics.