Articoli correlati a A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper: Making Sense of...
Sinossi
From crime figures to health scares, election polls to stock market forecasts, numbers make the news all the time. But are they accurate?
John Allen Paulos, travels through the pages of an average newspaper, revealing how mathematics is at the heart of the articles we read every day - even horoscopes and the sports pages - and how often they mislead us. By understanding simple concepts such as probability, chaos theory and game theory, you'll be able to see through faulty statistics, stock market forecasters and conspiracy theorists - and make the figures truly add up.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Recensione
Mathematics is all around you. And it's a great defence against the sharks, cowboys and liars who want your vote, your money, or your life - as Paulos's latest book makes crystal clear (Ian Stewart, author of Does God Play Dice?)
L'autore
John Allen Paulos is professor of mathematics at Temple University in Philadelphia. He is author of several books, including the bestseller Innumeracy which was a New York Times bestseller for 18 weeks and A Mathematician Plays the Market. He has appeared on many television and radio shows in the United States and has contributed articles to the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times and the London Review of Books.
In 2003, Paulos won the American Association for the Advancement of Science award for promoting public understanding of science.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
- EditorePenguin
- Data di pubblicazione1996
- ISBN 10 0140251812
- ISBN 13 9780140251814
- RilegaturaCopertina flessibile
- LinguaInglese
- Numero di pagine224
Compra nuovo
Visualizza questo articolo
EUR 11,82
EUR 10,28 per la spedizione da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Destinazione, tempi e costiAltre edizioni note dello stesso titolo
Risultati della ricerca per A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper: Making Sense of...
Immagini fornite dal venditore
A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper: Making Sense of the Numbers in the Headlines
Da: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Condizione: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers. Codice articolo wbb0021808521
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper: Making Sense of the Numbers in the Headlines
Da: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.45. Codice articolo G0140251812I3N00
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper: Making Sense of the Numbers in the Headlines
Editore:
Penguin Books Ltd, 1996
ISBN 10: 0140251812
ISBN 13: 9780140251814
Antico o usato
Paperback
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR001256546
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper: Making Sense of the Numbers in the Headlines
Editore:
Penguin Books Ltd, 1996
ISBN 10: 0140251812
ISBN 13: 9780140251814
Antico o usato
Paperback
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Paperback. Condizione: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Codice articolo GOR001807188
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper: Making Sense of the Numbers in the Headlines (Penguin science)
Da: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper: Making Sense of the Numbers in the Headlines (Penguin science) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Codice articolo 7719-9780140251814
Quantità: 2 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper: Making Sense of the Numbers in the Headlines (Penguin science)
Da: Bahamut Media, Reading, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Codice articolo 6545-9780140251814
Quantità: 2 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper: Making Sense of the Numbers in the Headlines (Penguin science)
Da: Goldstone Books, Llandybie, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Paperback. Condizione: Good. All orders are dispatched within one working day from our UK warehouse. We've been selling books online since 2004! We have over 750,000 books in stock. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied. Codice articolo mon0003679690
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper
Editore:
Penguin Books, Limited, 1996
ISBN 10: 0140251812
ISBN 13: 9780140251814
Antico o usato
Brossura
Da: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Condizione: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Codice articolo 5359166-6
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper
Editore:
PENGUIN 1996, 1996
ISBN 10: 0140251812
ISBN 13: 9780140251814
Antico o usato
Brossura
Prima edizione
Da: Leaf Ends, Stocksfield, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
1st edition paperback , fine pages slightly toned otherwise as new. Codice articolo 041160
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper: Making Sense of the Numbers in the Headlines
Editore:
Penguin Books Ltd, 1996
ISBN 10: 0140251812
ISBN 13: 9780140251814
Nuovo
Paperback / softback
Da: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Paperback / softback. Condizione: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 3 working days. 199. Codice articolo B9780140251814
Quantità: 2 disponibili