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Think Like a Mathematician
Simple Tools for Complex Everyday Problems
Brief Description
When we learn about abstract mathematical concepts— from prime numbers and fractals to aspects of calculus— the most common question is often: when on earth will I need this? To many of us, so-called 'pure' mathematics is downright baffling. Yet, these concepts are what underpin the...
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How to develop the thinking tools and techniques to understand the maths of modern life
How to develop the thinking tools and techniques to understand the maths of modern life
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Description
When we learn about abstract mathematical concepts— from prime numbers and fractals to aspects of calculus— the most common question is often: when on earth will I need this? To many of us, so-called 'pure' mathematics is downright baffling. Yet, these concepts are what underpin the world we live in, from internet security to the transmission of radio waves. When you start to think like a mathematician, the secrets of technology and modern life suddenly make sense.
Junaid Mubeen regards mathematics as a collection of thinking tools that can enrich the way we approach our everyday lives. In Think Like a Mathematician, he presents a catalogue of enlightening mathematical concepts. Some will be familiar from school, but the majority are ideas that readers will not have encountered before. And anyone— from mathematicians to self-proclaimed mathophobes— can learn from them. All of these ideas are easy to grasp, and a few may even reshape the way you see the world.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781788167345
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 03 July 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Profile Books Ltd
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 34.0mm
Width: 144.0mm
Height: 220.0mm
Weight: 456g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Junaid Mubeen is a mathematician turned educator. He holds a DPhil in Mathematics from Oxford and a Masters in Education from Harvard, where he studied as a Kennedy Scholar. He is Director of Education at Maths-Whizz, a leading virtual tutoring platform, and regularly lectures on improving accessibility in maths education
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