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What's the use? : how mathematics shapes everyday life / Ian Stewart.

Stewart, Ian, 1945- (author.).

Summary:
"An esteemed mathematician shows how math powers the world, from technology to health care and beyond"-- Provided by publisher

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781541699489
  • ISBN: 1541699483
  • Physical Description: 326 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
  • Edition: First US edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Basic Books, 2021.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-307) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Unreasonable effectiveness -- How politicians pick their voters -- Let the pigeon drive the bus -- The kidneys of Königsberg -- Stay safe in cyberspace -- The number plane -- Papa, can you multiply triplets? -- Boing! -- Trust me, I'm a transform -- Smile, please! -- Are we nearly there yet? -- De-ising the arctic -- Call the topologist -- The fox and the hedgehog.
Subject: Mathematics > Popular works.

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at SPARK Libraries.

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  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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Reading Public Library RPL - Main 510 Ste (Text) 33223008705922 Non-fiction Available -
Allentown Public Library 510 STEW (Text) 34455007000769 Adult Nonfiction 1st FL Available -
Bethlehem Main Library 510 (Text) 33062009495533 Adult Nonfiction Available -

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