Beyond NumeracyFrom the author of the national bestseller Innumeracy, a delightful exploration and explanation of mathematical concepts from algebra to zero in easily accessible alphabetical entries. "Paulos . . . does for mathematics what The Joy of Sex did for the boudoir. . . ."--Washington Post Book World. First time in paperback. |
Contents
A Mathematical Accent | 3 |
Analytic Geometry | 10 |
Areas and Volumes | 18 |
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abstract algebra algorithms angle answer approximately arithmetic assume average axioms calculate candidate chaos theory circle complexity cube curve decimal defined definition derivative differential equations distance elements ematical entry equal example exponential fact figure formal formula four-color theorem fractal functions geometry given Gödel golden ratio golden rectangle graph Greek ideas indicate integers irrational numbers JOHN ALLEN PAULOS least less linear logic math mathematicians mathematics matrices matter method miles Möbius strip multiplying natural non-Euclidean geometry notation notion paradox parallel postulate Pascal's triangle permutation physics Platonic solids polynomial population prime numbers probability problem proof properties proposition Pythagoras quadratic quantity rational numbers real numbers recursive result Rucker sequence side solution sort square statements story straight line symbols techniques theorem theory tions topological triangle true truth Type I error variables vector velocity voting whole numbers