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The math instinct, why you're a mathematical genius (along with lobsters, birds, cats and dogs), by Keith Devlin

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The math instinct, why you're a mathematical genius (along with lobsters, birds, cats and dogs), by Keith Devlin

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-267) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The math instinct

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

58469047

Responsibility statement

by Keith Devlin

Sub title

why you're a mathematical genius (along with lobsters, birds, cats and dogs)

Summary

If we have innate mathematical ability, why do we have to teach math and why do most of us find it so hard to learn? Are there tricks or strategies that the ordinary person can do to improve mathematical ability? Can we improve our math skills by learning from dogs, cats, and other creatures that "do math"? The answer to each of these questions is a qualified yes.-- from publisher's description

Table Of Contents

Out of the minds of babies -- Elvis: the Welsh corgi who knows calculus -- What is mathematics? -- Where am I and where am I going? -- Nature's architects: the creatures that can do the math of construction -- Natural artists: the animals (and plants) that create beautiful patterns -- It's just a step to the right: the math of motion -- The eyes have it: the hidden math of vision -- Animals in the math class -- Razor sharp: the mathematical tricks of street traders and supermarket shoppers -- All numbers great and small -- The trouble with meaningless math -- Tapping into our math instinct

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