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The Hidden Geometry of Absolutely Everything
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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
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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