So, What's Math Good For, Anyway?: How People Use Math in Their Work - Couverture rigide

Gasca, Jean Dubinsky

Couverture rigide

ISBN 13 : 9798765267042

Editeur : Balboa Press, 2026

Synopsis

Jean Dubinsky Gasca's math students often asked, "How will I ever use this?" In reality, many people use math in their work, and if students have math in their toolbox of skills, that might open a door for them later on. So, What's Math Good for, Anyway? is an engaging and informative book exploring the practical applications of math in myriad real-life fields. Jean interviewed twenty-five professionals, ranging in careers from science and medicine to architecture and business administration, and even within creative fields such as visual effects and photography. Through stories about their work, students will learn the value of math and the amazing ways it is used in all aspects of life. The book is written in an easy-to-understand style and is illustrated with delightful drawings. It is designed for readers from twelve to one-hundred-and-twelve! Regardless of whether you find math challenging, you wrestle with math anxiety, or you are one of those to whom math comes easily, you will enjoy these glimpses into how math is used in the work that people do!

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Balboa Press
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798765267042
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: McKenzie Ana
• Nombre de pages: 366
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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