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A gripping exploration of how cartography shapes our world and the impact of maps on our everyday lives.
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Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
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 GOR014419656
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Da: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. A fascinating exploration of how cartography shapes our world and the impact of maps on our everyday lives.'If you have ever wondered why an airliner bound from London to Los Angeles flies over Greenland, how we know what lies inside the Earth, or how computers correct errors, then this book is for you' - John Gribbin, author of In Search of Schrodinger's Cat'An expansive journey through time and place' - The Observer'Entertaining, illuminating . . . An engaging look at a fascinating subject' - New ScientistHow does a delivery driver distribute hundreds of packages in a single day?Why can maps influence elections?Where should we look for serial killers?The answers lie in the connection between maps and maths.Mathematician Dr Paulina Rowinska explores the mathematical foundations of maps and cartography's impact on mathematics. From sixteenth-century maps which we still use on our phones to public transport maps that both guide and mislead, she uncovers how maps and maths shape our sense of space and time, and our worldview.Through engaging stories, unforgettable characters and real-world examples, Mapmatics reveals the mathematical techniques behind maps and how they help us better understand - and care for - the world around us. Codice articolo LU-9781035007066
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Da: Majestic Books, Hounslow, Regno Unito
Condizione: New. Codice articolo 396328233
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Da: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Codice articolo 47838647
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Da: medimops, Berlin, Germania
Condizione: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present. Codice articolo M01035007061-G
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Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. 'If you have ever wondered why an airliner bound from London to Los Angeles flies over Greenland, how we know what lies inside the Earth, or how computers correct errors, then this book is for you' - JOHN GRIBBINHow does a delivery driver distribute hundreds of packages in a single day?Why can maps influence elections?Where should we look for serial killers?The answers lie in the connection between maps and maths.----------Mathematician Dr Paulina Rowinska explores the mathematical foundations of maps and cartography's impact on mathematics. From sixteenth-century maps which we still use on our phones to public transport maps that both guide and mislead, she uncovers how maps and maths shape our sense of space and time, and our worldview.Through engaging stories, unforgettable characters and real-world examples, Mapmatics reveals the mathematical techniques behind maps and how they help us better understand - and care for - the world around us.----------'This book blew my mind, again and again' - Roma Agrawal, author of Built'Entertaining, illuminating . . . An engaging look at a fascinating subject' - New Scientist'An expansive journey through time and place' - The Observer A gripping exploration of how cartography shapes our world and the impact of maps on our everyday lives. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9781035007066
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Da: Books Puddle, Woodside, NY, U.S.A.
Condizione: New. Codice articolo 26401130230
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Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo DB-9781035007066
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Da: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Germania
Condizione: New. Codice articolo 18401130236
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