Bibliograph

How math explains the world, a guide to the power of numbers, from car repair to modern physics, James D. Stein

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How math explains the world, a guide to the power of numbers, from car repair to modern physics, James D. Stein

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

How math explains the world

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

174134134

Responsibility statement

James D. Stein

Review

"In How Math Explains the World, mathematician Stein reveals how seemingly arcane mathematical investigations and discoveries have led to bigger, more world-shaking insights into the nature of our world. Quantum mechanics, space-time, chaos theory and the workings of complex systems, and the impossibility of a "perfect" democracy are all here."--Jacket

Sub title

a guide to the power of numbers, from car repair to modern physics

Table Of Contents

Why your car never seems to be ready when they promised -- Describing the universe. The measure of all things ; Reality checks ; All things great and small -- The incomplete toolbox. Impossible constructions ; The Hope Diamond of mathematics ; Never the twain shall meet ; Even logic has limits ; Space and time : is that all there is? -- Information : the Goldilocks dilemma. Murphy's law ; The disorganized universe ; The raw materials -- The unattainable utopia. Cracks in the foundation ; The smoke-filled rooms ; Through a glass darkly

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