| Mathematical Snippets: Exploring Mathematical Ideas in Small Bites Contributor(s): Pappas, Theoni (Author) |
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ISBN: 1884550398 ISBN-13: 9781884550393 Publisher: Wide World Publishing OUR PRICE: $11.66 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 1995 Annotation: From nutritional labels and box office statistics to terabytes and megapixels, the 21st century world is awash in numbers. How can the average Joe or Jane make sense of all that data? The key, Theoni Pappas argues, is math. In "Mathematical Snippets," she draws readers into the fascinating world of math without overwhelming them with mind-numbing equations. Short, engaging sections on everything from golf to game theory introduce mathematical concepts and celebrate math's impact on daily life. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Reference |
| Dewey: 510 |
| LCCN: 2010282814 |
| Physical Information: 0.43" H x 5.98" W x 8.52" (0.59 lbs) 208 pages |