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Eastaway, Rob; Wyndham, Jeremy

 
9781911622260: How Long is a Piece of String?: More Hidden Mathematics of Everyday Life
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ISBN 10 : 1911622269 ISBN 13 : 9781911622260
Editeur : Portico, 2021

Synopsis

A fun and informative book from a leading mathematics educator and demystifier

Ever wondered why a lift takes so long to respond to a call? Or if there's a mathematical secret to making a hit single? And how long is a piece of string? The answers to these and many other intriguing questions of everyday life are here.

How Long is a Piece of String? is the perfect book for anyone who is curious about the way in which math underlies so much in our everyday lives. Whatever your mathematical ability level, you will find this book informative, thought-provoking and, most of all, fun.

"It is rare for a book about mathematics to be as engaging as this."
--New Scientist

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À propos de l'auteur

Rob Eastaway is one of the UK's most successful popular mathematics authors. He is the director of Maths Inspiration, regularly giving talks in schools. Jeremy Wyndham is the managing director of a leading market research company. He lives in London.

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Éditeur
Portico
Date d'édition
2021
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1911622269
ISBN 13 
9781911622260
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
192
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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