Weird Math: A Teenage Genius and His Teacher Reveal the Strange Connections Between Math and Everyday Life
| AUTHOR | Banerjee, Agnijo; Darling, David |
| PUBLISHER | Basic Books (04/17/2018) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
A teenage genius and his teacher take readers on a wild ride to the extremes of mathematics Everyone has stared at the crumpled page of a math assignment and wondered, where on Earth will I ever use this? It turns out, Earth is precisely the place. As teen math prodigy Agnijo Banerjee and his teacher David Darling reveal, complex math surrounds us. If we think long enough about the universe, we're left not with material stuff, but a ghostly and beautiful set of equations. Packed with puzzles and paradoxes, mind-bending concepts, and surprising solutions, Weird Math leads us from a lyrical exploration of mathematics in our universe to profound questions about God, chance, and infinity. A magical introduction to the mysteries of math, it will entrance beginners and seasoned mathematicians alike.
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ISBN-13:
9781541644786
ISBN-10:
1541644786
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
320
Carton Quantity:
18
Product Dimensions:
5.80 x 1.30 x 8.40 inches
Weight:
0.90 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Index,
Dust Cover,
Price on Product,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Mathematics | Algebra - Abstract
Mathematics | History & Philosophy
Mathematics | Infinity
Dewey Decimal:
510
Library of Congress Control Number:
2018001764
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A teenage genius and his teacher take readers on a wild ride to the extremes of mathematics Everyone has stared at the crumpled page of a math assignment and wondered, where on Earth will I ever use this? It turns out, Earth is precisely the place. As teen math prodigy Agnijo Banerjee and his teacher David Darling reveal, complex math surrounds us. If we think long enough about the universe, we're left not with material stuff, but a ghostly and beautiful set of equations. Packed with puzzles and paradoxes, mind-bending concepts, and surprising solutions, Weird Math leads us from a lyrical exploration of mathematics in our universe to profound questions about God, chance, and infinity. A magical introduction to the mysteries of math, it will entrance beginners and seasoned mathematicians alike.
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