The Language of Mathematics

The Language of Mathematics
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Publisher : Macmillan
Total Pages : 372
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ISBN-10 : 0805072543
ISBN-13 : 9780805072549
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Book Synopsis The Language of Mathematics by : Keith Devlin

Download or read book The Language of Mathematics written by Keith Devlin and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2000-03-13 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking the reader on a wondrous journey through the invisible universe that surrounds us--a universe made visible by mathematics--Devlin shows us what keeps a jumbo jet in the air, explains how we can see and hear a football game on TV, and allows us to predict the weather, the behavior of the stock market, and the outcome of elections. Microwave ovens, telephone cables, children's toys, pacemakers, automobiles, and computers--all operate on mathematical principles. Far from a dry and esoteric subject, mathematics is a rich and living part of our culture.

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