What's the use? : the unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics
Stewart, Ian2021
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A bestselling author tries to rehabilitate a much-maligned field. What's the Use? asks why there is such a vast gulf between public perceptions of mathematics and reality. It shows how mathematics is vital, often in surprising ways, behind the scenes of daily life. How politicians pick their voters. How an absurd little puzzle solved 300 years ago leads to efficient methods for kidney transplants. How an Irish mathematician's obsession with a new number system improves special effects in movies and computer games. How SatNav relies on at least six mathematical techniques. And how a bizarre, infinitely wiggly curve, helps to optimise deliveries to your door.
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Author:
Stewart, Ian, author
Imprint:
London : Profile Books, 2021.©2021
Collation:
326 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
ISBN:
9781788168076 (pbk)9781788168076
Dewey class:
510.2
Language:
English
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BRN:
472983
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - Science and Technology | 510.2 STE | Available |