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Math On Trial: How Numbers Get Used And Abused In The Courtroom
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In The Wrong Hands, Math Can Be Deadly. Even The Simplest Numbers Can Become Powerful Forces When Manipulated By Politicians Or The Media, But In The Case Of The Law, Your Liberty And Your Life Can Depend On The Right Calculation.In Math On Trial, Mathematicians Leila Schneps And Coralie Colmez Describe Ten Trials Spanning From The Nineteenth Century To Today, In Which Mathematical Arguments Were Used And Disastrously Misused As Evidence. They Tell The Stories Of Sally Clark, Who Was Accused Of Murdering Her Children By A Doctor With A Faulty Sense Of Calculation; Of Nineteenthcentury Tycoon Hetty Green, Whose Dispute Over Her Aunt'S Will Became A Signal Case In The Forensic Use Of Mathematics; And Of The Case Of Amanda Knox, In Which A Judge'S Misunderstanding Of Probability Led Him To Discount Critical Evidence Which Might Have Kept Her In Jail. Offering A Fresh Angle On Cases From The Nineteenthcentury Dreyfus Affair To The Murder Trial Of Dutch Nurse Lucia De Berk, Schneps And Colmez Show How The Improper Application Of Mathematical Concepts Can Mean The Difference Between Walking Free And Life In Prison.A Colorful Narrative Of Mathematical Abuse, Math On Trial Blends Courtroom Drama, History, And Math To Show That Legal Expertise Isn'T'T Always Enough To Prove A Person Innocent.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Math on Trial'? A: 'Math on Trial' explores how mathematical arguments have been used and misused in various legal cases, emphasizing the impact of incorrect calculations on justice.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Leila Schneps and Coralie Colmez, both of whom are mathematicians.
- Q: How many pages does 'Math on Trial' have? A: 'Math on Trial' contains 272 pages, providing a thorough exploration of its themes.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: 'Math on Trial' is available in hardcover binding, which adds durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: When was 'Math on Trial' published? A: 'Math on Trial' was published on March 12, 2013.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers without a math background? A: Yes, 'Math on Trial' is written in an accessible narrative style, making it suitable for general readers interested in law and mathematics.
- Q: What kind of cases does the book discuss? A: 'Math on Trial' discusses notable trials from the nineteenth century to the present, highlighting cases with significant mathematical evidence or miscalculations.
- Q: Does the book include real-life examples of mathematical misuse? A: Yes, the book includes real-life cases, such as those of Sally Clark and Amanda Knox, to illustrate the consequences of mathematical errors in legal settings.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of writing style? A: 'Math on Trial' blends courtroom drama, history, and mathematical concepts in a colorful narrative that engages readers.
- Q: Is 'Math on Trial' a part of a series or a standalone book? A: 'Math on Trial' is a standalone book that focuses solely on the intersection of mathematics and legal trials.