{"title":"Series: The Best Writing on Mathematics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Best Writing on Mathematics\u003c\/em\u003e series offers a thought-provoking exploration of mathematical ideas as they intersect with diverse fields such as philosophy, finance, and technology. Readers will discover works that illuminate the abstract beauty of mathematics alongside its practical influence on investment, computing, and strategic thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending intellectual curiosity with accessible narratives, this collection invites readers to engage with the profound impact of mathematical thought across disciplines. 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They delve into the history, philosophy, teaching, and everyday occurrences of maths, and take readers behind the scenes of today's hottest mathematical debates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere, Philip Davis offers a panoramic view of mathematics in contemporary society; Terence Tao discusses aspects of universal mathematical laws in complex systems; Ian Stewart explains how, in mathematics, everything arises out of nothing; Erin Maloney and Sian Beilock consider the mathematical anxiety experienced by many students and suggest effective remedies; Elie Ayache argues that exchange prices reached in open market transactions transcend the common notion of probability; and much, much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to presenting the year's most memorable writings on mathematics, this must-have anthology includes a foreword by esteemed mathematical physicist Roger Penrose and an introduction by the editor, Mircea Pitici. 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