Isbn: 9780393059458 - coincidences, chaos, and all that math jazz: making light of weighty ideas (16 Ergebnisse)

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Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Improbable? Yes. Impossible? Noan irreverent, entertaining, readable, and completely understandable explanation of lofty mathematical ideas. By starting in the familiar world and using a few simple steps of imagination, Edward B. Burger and Michael Starbird sneak up on weighty mathematical ideas. The spirals on a pineapple quickly lead to the famous Fibonacci numbers and the alluring Golden Ratio and from there to aesthetic forms in nature, art, and music. The edge of a twisted strip of paper leads to an image of the shape of the universe. Playing with the notion of probability demonstrates that surprising coincidences such as the amazing parallels between the Lincoln and Kennedy assassinations are sure to happen. These and other foreign and familiar mysteries share two featuresthey appear inexplicable and they are all explained with great humor and clarity in this book. Perhaps the greatest surprise is that these travels require no math background. If you never thought you would read about mathematics, this book is for you. 160 illustrations. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by W W Norton & Co Inc, 2005. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new with previous owners name on pastedown. Dust jacket is like new.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 276 pages. 9.50x6.25x1.25 inches. In Stock.