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A Guided Tour of Mathematics, from One to Infinity

By Steven Strogatz

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The Joy of X by Steven Strogatz is a captivating exploration of mathematics and its applicability in everyday life. The book delves into the beauty and significance of mathematical concepts by linking them to relatable situations such as love, chess, and even the art of finger counting. Strogatz's engaging style demystifies complex ideas, making mathematics both accessible and delightful for readers of all backgrounds.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the hidden connections between mathematics and everyday life. The author makes complex mathematical concepts accessible and engaging, using real-world stories and examples. This book may appeal to you if you appreciate playful and insightful explorations of the role maths plays in our daily experiences.

The Joy of X

Award-winning Steven Strogatz, one of the foremost popularisers of maths, has written a witty and fascinating account of maths' most compelling ideas and how, so often, they are an integral part of everyday life.

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Maths is everywhere, often where we don't even realise. Award-winning professor Steven Strogatz acts as our guide as he takes us on a tour of numbers that—unbeknownst to the uninitiated—connect pop culture, literature, art, philosophy, current affairs, business and even everyday life.

In The Joy of X, Strogatz explains the great ideas of maths—from negative numbers to calculus, fat tails to infinity—with clarity, wit and insight. He is the maths teacher you never had and this book is perfect for the smart and curious, the expert and the beginner.

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Steven Strogatz's The Joy of X is praised for its engaging format, with bite-sized chapters that allow readers to enjoy the content at their own pace. The author is lauded for his journalistic approach, providing startling facts and memorable illustrations that make the content accessible, particularly for those who might feel intimidated by mathematical symbols and formulae. The book is described as lucid, illuminating, and reminiscent of an ideal, concise maths lesson.

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ISBN: 9781848878457

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 March 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Atlantic Books

Edition: Main

Illustration: 16pp b/w line drawings

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

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 296g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Steven Strogatz is the professor of applied mathematics at Cornell University. A renowned teacher, and one of the world's most highly-cited mathematicians, he received MIT's E.M. Baker Award, the only institute-wide teaching prize selected solely by students. He is the author of several textbooks, as well as the bestseller Sync and The Calculus of Friendship. He lives in Ithaca, New York, with his wife Carole and their two daughters.

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