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What's the Use?
The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics
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A bestselling author tries to rehabillitate a much-maligned field.
A bestselling author tries to rehabillitate a much-maligned field
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What's the Use? asks why there is such a vast gulf between public perceptions of mathematics and reality. It shows how mathematics is vital, often in surprising ways, behind the scenes of daily life.
How politicians pick their voters. How an absurd little puzzle solved 300 years ago leads to efficient methods for kidney transplants. How an Irish mathematician's obsession with a new number system improves special effects in movies and computer games.
How SatNav relies on at least six mathematical techniques. And how a bizarre, infinitely wiggly curve helps to optimise deliveries to your door.
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What's the Use? by Professor Ian Stewart has received praise for its engaging and insightful exploration of mathematics and its practical applications. Stewart's work is noted for its wit, clarity, and ability to entertain while delving into complex mathematical concepts. Readers appreciate his ability to show the profound impact of mathematics on the world, highlighting its usefulness and inspiring curiosity about the subject.
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ISBN: 9781788168076
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 19 August 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Profile Books Ltd
Edition: Export/Airside
Illustration: c. 40 line
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 232.0mm
Weight: 420g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Ian Stewart is Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at the University of Warwick and the author of the bestseller Professor Stewart's Cabinet of Mathematics Curiosities. His recent books include Do Dice Play God?, Significant Figures, Incredible Numbers, Seventeen Equations that Changed the World, Professor Stewart's Casebook of Mathematical Mysteries and Calculating the Cosmos (all published by Profile). He is a Fellow of the Royal Society.
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