Man vs. Math: Understanding the Curious Mathematics That Power Our World

Revell, Timothy

ISBN 10: 1781316201 / ISBN 13: 9781781316207

Verlag: Aurum Press, 2016

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May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.6.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers G1781316201I4N00

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Man vs. Math: Understanding the Curious Mathematics That Power Our World
• Verlag: Aurum Press
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2016
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1781316201
• ISBN-13: 9781781316207
• Einband: Hardcover
• Zustand: Very Good
• Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket

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Inhaltsangabe

What is the mathematics behind a twitter trend? Does my food really have an equation? And, is there really an algorithm for Love? Mathematics is inescapable. Wherever you go, whatever you do, however you live your life, mathematics plays a role. From searching for love to donating a kidney, the mathematics governing our world is fascinating, and far reaching. Using interesting anecdotes, simple analogies, and easy explanations, Man vs Maths will distill the complexities of some of the most absorbing mathematics of modern life. Along the way we will look at why Netflix offered a $1 million prize for help with their mathematics, why the universe has a favourite number, and how knowing a little mathematics can improve your life.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Timothy Revell has a PhD Mathematically Structured Programming from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. He has worked with BBC Horizon and radio show The Naked Scientists, one of the world's most popular science shows, that discusses the hot topics in science, technology and medicine. Timothy runs an award-winning science communication group in Glasgow called the GIST, which consists of over 100 contributors that regularly produce articles, videos and podcasts.