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A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper - by John Allen Paulos (Paperback)

Name: A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper - by John Allen Paulos (Paperback)
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In this lively volume, mathematician John Allen Paulos employs his singular wit to guide us through an unlikely mathematical jungle--the pages of the daily newspaper.
About the Author: John Allen Paulos is a professor of mathematics at Temple University.
240 Pages
Mathematics, Essays

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Book Synopsis

In this lively volume, mathematician John Allen Paulos employs his singular wit to guide us through an unlikely mathematical jungle--the pages of the daily newspaper. From the Senate and sex to celebrities and cults, Paulos takes stories that may not seem to involve math at all and demonstrates how mathematical naivete can put readers at a distinct disadvantage. Whether he's using chaos theory to puncture economic and environmental predictions, applying logic to clarify the hazards of spin doctoring and news compression, or employing arithmetic and common sense to give us a novel perspective on greed and relationships, Paulos never fails to entertain and enlighten.

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"A wise and thoughtful book, which skewers much of what everyone knows to be true."--Los Angeles Times

"A fun, spunky, wise little book that would be helpful to both the consumers of the news and its purveyors."--Washington Post

About the Author

John Allen Paulos is a professor of mathematics at Temple University. His books include the bestseller Innumeracy, A Mathematician Plays the Stock Market, and Irreligion. He lives in Philadelphia.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)

Weight: .55 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 240

Genre: Mathematics

Sub-Genre: Essays

Publisher: Basic Books

Format: Paperback

Author: John Allen Paulos

Language: English

Street Date: September 10, 2013

TCIN: 85049867

UPC: 9780465089994

Item Number (DPCI): 247-43-3445

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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