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Cargando... Our Days Are Numbered: How Mathematics Orders Our Livespor Jason Brown
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Inscríbete en LibraryThing para averiguar si este libro te gustará. Actualmente no hay Conversaciones sobre este libro. There are lots of little gems in this book. However they are wrapped in a somewhat annoying and at times patronizing prose. I can understand what Brown has tried to do in order to make the subject more accessible, but I think he has missed the mark. People who do not like mathematics or numbers do not need to be treated as if they are reading out loud to the class in Grade 10. That aside it was interesting to read about the mathematics that frequently underlies our everyday life. ( ) sin reseñas | añadir una reseña
"A revealing and entertaining look at the world, as viewed through mathematical eyeglasses. From the moment our feet touch the floor in the morning until our head hits the pillow, numbers are everywhere. And yet most of us go through each day unaware of the mathematics that shapes our lives. In fact, many people go through life fearing and avoiding mathematics, making choices that keep it at arm's length or further. Even basic math - like arithmetic - can seem baffling. In Our Days Are Numbered, Jason Brown leads the reader through a typical day, on a fascinating journey. He shows us the world through a mathematician's eyes and reveals the huge role that mathematics plays in our lives. It lies hidden within the electronics we use, the banking we do, and even the leisure activities we enjoy. Whether we're putting a down payment on a new car, reading the financial pages, or listening to our favourite songs, math is behind it all. At once entertaining and informative, Our Days Are Numbered covers an array of mathematic concepts and explores the hidden links between mathematics and everyday life. Brown reveals that a basic understanding of math can make us more creative in the way we approach the world."--Publisher's description. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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