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Strogatz, Steven H. (Steven Henry)
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Mathematics.
Mathematics -- Miscellanea.
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Strogatz, Steven H. (Steven Henry)
Mathematics.
Mathematics -- Miscellanea.
MARC Display
The joy of
X
: a
guided
tour
of
math
, from
one
to
infinity
/ Steven Strogatz.
by
Strogatz, Steven H. (Steven Henry)
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2012.
Call #:
510 S921j
Subjects
Mathematics.
Mathematics -- Miscellanea.
ISBN:
9780547517650 (hc.)
0547517653 (hc.)
Alternate title:
X
: a
guided
tour
of
math
, from
one
to
infinity
Description:
xii, 316 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Numbers. From fish to
infinity
-- Rock groups -- The enemy of my enemy -- Commuting -- Division and its discontents -- Location, location, location -- Relationships. The joy of
X
-- finding your roots -- My tub runneth over -- Working your quads -- Power tools -- Shapes. Square dancing -- Something from nothing -- The conic conspiracy -- Sine qua non -- Take it to the limit -- Change. Change we can believe in -- It slices, it dices -- All about e -- Loves me, loves me not -- Step into the light -- Data. The new normal -- Chances are -- Untangling the Web -- Frontiers. The loneliest numbers -- Group think -- Twist and shout -- Think globally -- Analyze this! -- The Hilbert Hotel.
Summary:
"...Each short chapter of The Joy of
X
provides an "Aha!" moment, starting with why numbers are helpful, and moving on to such topics as shapes, calculus, fat tails, and
infinity
. Strogatz explains the ideas of
math
gently and clearly, with wit, insight, and brilliant illustrations. Assuming no knowledge, only curiosity, he shows how
math
connects to literature, philosophy, law, medicine, art, business, even pop culture and current events. For example, did O.J. do it? How should you flip your mattress to get the maximum wear out of it? How does Google search the Internet? How many people should you date before settling down? Strogatz is the
math
teacher you wish you'd had, and The Joy of
X
is the book you'll want to give to all your smart and curious friends"--Provided by publisher.
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Woodlawn Public Library
Adult Nonfiction
510 S921j
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Aug 22, 2024
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