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100 1 $aStrogatz, Steven H.$q(Steven Henry),$eauthor.
245 14 $aThe joy of X :$ba guided tour of mathematics, from one to infinity /$cSteven Strogatz.
264 1 $aLondon :$bAtlantic Books,$c2013.
264 4 $c©2012
300 $axii, 316 pages :$billustrations ;$c22 cm
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500 $aOriginally published in the United States in 2012 by An Eamon Dolan Book.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
530 $aAlso issued online.
520 $a"In 2010, award-winning professor Steven wrote a series for the New York Times online called "The Elements of Math." It was hugely popular: Each piece climbed the most emailed list and elicited hundreds of comments. Readers begged for more, and has now delivered. In this fun, fast-paced book, he offers us all a second chance at math. 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. 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? 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."--Publisher's description.
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