Shape

Name: Shape
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780141991511
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The Hidden Geometry of Absolutely Everything

By Jordan Ellenberg

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Shape by Jordan Ellenberg explores the hidden geometry influencing various aspects of our lives, from politics to art. Through engaging anecdotes and mathematical insights, Ellenberg shows how geometric principles play a crucial role in decision-making, problem-solving, and understanding the world around us. The book blends complex concepts with accessible storytelling, providing a fresh perspective on the significance of shape in everyday life.
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This book may appeal to you if you love exploring how mathematics can illuminate the hidden patterns in our everyday world. Jordan Ellenberg cleverly demonstrates how mathematical thinking can deepen our understanding of everything from politics to predictability. If you're curious about the math that shapes the universe and delivers surprising insights into life's complex problems, you'll likely find this an intriguing read.

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The international bestseller - a whip-smart, entertaining exploration of the geometry that underlies our world, from the author of How Not to Be Wrong.

How should a democracy choose its representatives? How can you stop a pandemic from sweeping the world? How do computers learn to play chess? Can ancient Greek proportions predict the stock market? (Sorry, no.) What should your kids learn in school if they really want to learn to think? The answers to all these questions can be found in geometry.

In Shape, Sunday Times-bestselling author Jordan Ellenberg reveals the geometry underneath some of the most important scientific, political, and philosophical problems we face, from the spread of coronavirus to the rise of machine learning. The word 'geometry,' from the Greek, means 'measuring the world.' But geometry doesn't just measure the world - it explains it. Shape shows us how.

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Shape by Jordan Ellenberg is highly praised for making complex mathematical concepts both accessible and entertaining. Reviewers appreciate Ellenberg's skillful storytelling and ability to connect diverse ideas, showcasing mathematics as both an insightful and enjoyable subject. His work is described as humorous, rich in anecdotes, and an eye-opener for readers, revealing how geometry can influence various aspects of life, from politics to science. The book has been lauded for transforming the way readers perceive the world through the lens of mathematics.

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ISBN: 9780141991511

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 330g

Pages: 480

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Education & Reference Jordan Ellenberg Non-Fiction Penguin Books Science & Nature

About the Author

Jordan Ellenberg is Professor of Mathematics at the University of Wisconsin, and the Sunday Times-bestselling author of How Not to Be Wrong, as well as an award-winning novel, The Grasshopper King. He has lectured around the world on his research in number theory, and writes regularly for The New York Times, Washington Post and Wired.

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