What Is Random? - by Edward Beltrami (Paperback)

Name: What Is Random? - by Edward Beltrami (Paperback)
Brand: Copernicus Books
SKU: 1006743500
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Order is an illusion, the quantum theorists tell us; at bottom the world is ruled by quantum indeterminacy.
Author(s): Edward Beltrami
201 Pages
Science, General

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Order is an illusion, the quantum theorists tell us; at bottom the world is ruled by quantum indeterminacy. Yet randomness is also an illusion: the appearance of randomness is only a sign of ignorance, of our inability to detect the pattern. Does randomness really exist? In this wonderfully thought-provoking little book, mathematician Ed Beltrami shows how order and randomness are really two sides of the same mysterious coin.

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THE AMERICAN STATISTICIAN

"In summary, I think that many readers with a strong interest in mathematics, statistics, physics, or other areas of science will find this book interesting and challenging. I strongly recommend it to all who are interested in science and would like to see how the ideas of both theoretical mathematics and statistics have been observed and used in real life throughout history."

MATHEMATICAL REVIEWS

"The book is nicely written and should entertain many readers..."

Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .51 Inches (D)

Weight: .54 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 201

Genre: Science

Sub-Genre: General

Publisher: Copernicus Books

Format: Paperback

Author: Edward Beltrami

Language: English

Street Date: October 28, 2012

TCIN: 1006743500

UPC: 9781461271567

Item Number (DPCI): 247-11-6053

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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