Why Does Math Work ... If It's Not Real?

Episodes in Unreasonable Effectiveness

By Dragan Radulovic | Publisher: Cambridge University Press

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Why is ancient mathematics applicable to modern technology? This engaging book explores that question through a series of fascinating stories of mathematical effectiveness, packed with anecdotes and witty storytelling. Aimed at a general audience, readers only need intellectual curiosity and a basic familiarity with high school calculus.

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ISBN 9781316511923
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ISBN 9781009054812

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Why is ancient mathematics applicable to modern technology? This engaging book explores that question through a series of fascinating stories of mathematical effectiveness, packed with anecdotes and witty storytelling. Aimed at a general audience, readers only need intellectual curiosity and a basic familiarity with high school calculus.

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Why is ancient mathematics applicable to modern technology? This engaging book explores that question through a series of fascinating stories of mathematical effectiveness, packed with anecdotes and witty storytelling. Aimed at a general audience, readers only need intellectual curiosity and a basic familiarity with high school calculus.

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Mathematics and Science > Science: general issues > Popular science > Popular and recreational mathematics

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Why Does Math Work ... If It's Not Real? has 200 page(s)

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Dragan Radulovic

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Cambridge University Press

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Why Does Math Work ... If It's Not Real? is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781316511923) and paperback(ISBN 9781009054812)

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