What's the Use?: The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics by Professor Ian

Description: What's the Use? by Professor Ian Stewart, Ian Stewart A bestselling author tries to rehabillitate a much-maligned field. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Whats the Use? asks why there is such a vast gulf between public perceptions of mathematics and reality. It shows how mathematics is vital, often in surprising ways, behind the scenes of daily life. How politicians pick their voters. How an absurd little puzzle solved 300 years ago leads to efficient methods for kidney transplants. How an Irish mathematicians obsession with a new number system improves special effects in movies and computer games. How SatNav relies on at least six mathematical techniques. And how a bizarre, infinitely wiggly curve, helps to optimise deliveries to your door. Author Biography Ian Stewart is Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at the University of Warwick and the author of the bestseller Professor Stewarts Cabinet of Mathematics Curiosities. His recent books include Do Dice Play God?, Significant Figures, Incredible Numbers, Seventeen Equations that Changed the World, Professor Stewarts Casebook of Mathematical Mysteries and Calculating the Cosmos (all published by Profile). He is a Fellow of the Royal Society. Review Richly informative [and] revealing ... If you believe mathematics offers little of practical use, Stewart is back to show you the error of your ways ... The acclaimed mathematics popularizer writes for an audience prepared to pay attention to ingenious yet undoubtedly complex insights * Kirkus *Praise for Ian StewartStewart is Britains most brilliant and prolific populariser of maths -- Alex BellosThis is not pure maths. It is maths contaminated with wit, wisdom, and wonder ... He guides us on a mind-boggling journey from the ultra trivial to the profound. Thoroughly entertaining * New Scientist *Humbling and inspiring. Stewart shows with his typical clarity how the power of pure thought has shaped our world for over two millennia -- Jim Al-Khalili * FRS *This is a superb Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities that deserves a place with the classics of the genre. * Mathematics Today *With captivating stories and his signature clarity, Ian Stewart shows us how math makes the world - and the rest of the universe - go round. -- Steven Strogatz, Professor of Mathematics, Cornell UniversityStewart has served up the instructive equivalent of a Michelin-starred tasting menu, or perhaps a smorgasbord of appetisers. And of course, appetisers are designed to give you an appetite for more. -- Tim Radford * Guardian *Intriguing ... [Do Dice Play God? is] a challenging but rewarding trip through a quantum world of uncertainties. -- Publishers WeeklyThe innumerate will struggle, but every reader will encounter gems and jolts in this expert analysis of probability * Kirkus *[An] engaging history ... [Stewart] at his best -- Tom Whipple * Times *[An] entertaining guide * Wall Street Journal * Promotional A bestselling author tries to rehabillitate a much-maligned field Long Description A bestselling author tries to rehabillitate a much-maligned field.Whats the Use? asks why there is such a vast gulf between public perceptions of mathematics and reality. It shows how mathematics is vital, often in surprising ways, behind the scenes of daily life. How politicians pick their voters. How an absurd little puzzle solved 300 years ago leads to efficient methods for kidney transplants. How an Irish mathematicians obsession with a new number system improves special effects in movies and computer games. How SatNav relies on at least six mathematical techniques. And how a bizarre, infinitely wiggly curve, helps to optimise deliveries to your door. Details ISBN1788168070 Author Ian Stewart Publisher Profile Books Ltd Year 2021 ISBN-10 1788168070 ISBN-13 9781788168076 Format Paperback Imprint Profile Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2021-11-16 NZ Release Date 2021-11-16 Illustrations c. 40 line Pages 336 Subtitle The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics Edition Description Export/Airside Publication Date 2021-08-19 Alternative 9781781259412 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education UK Release Date 2021-08-19 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133906669;

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