The Grapes of Math: How Life Reflects Numbers and Numbers Reflect Life,Used

The Grapes of Math: How Life Reflects Numbers and Numbers Reflect Life,Used

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A firstrate survey of the world of mathematicsGreat reading for the intellectually curious, (Kirkus Reviews) from the bestselling author of Heres Looking at Euclida dazzling new book that turns even the most complex math into a brilliantly entertaining read.From triangles, rotations, and power laws, to cones, curves, and the dreaded calculus, Alex Bellos takes you on a journey of mathematical discovery with his signature wit and limitless enthusiasm. He sifts through more than 30,000 survey submissions to uncover the worlds favorite number and meets a mathematician who looks for universes in his garage. He attends the World Mathematical Congress in India and visits the engineer who designed the first rollercoaster loop.Channeling the spirit of Martin GardnerBellos introduces fascinating characters, from the retired cab driver in Tucson whose hobby is factoring prime numbers, to swashbuckling astronomer Tycho Brahe, who lost his nose in a duel over a math formula. Through intriguing characters, lively prose, and thoroughly accessible mathematics, Bellos deftly shows readers why math is so important, and why it can be so much fun (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Get hooked on math as Bellos delves deep into humankinds turbulent relationship with numbers, revealing how they have shaped the world we live in.

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