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448 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408809591
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Exploding the myth that maths is best left to the geeks, Alex Bellos covers subjects from adding to algebra, from set theory to statistics and from logarithms to logical paradoxes. In doing so, he explains how mathematical ideas underpin just abou...
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lighthearted 43%
challenging 31%
funny 31%
inspiring 31%
reflective 21%
adventurous 18%
relaxing 12%
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448 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408809591
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Exploding the myth that maths is best left to the geeks, Alex Bellos covers subjects from adding to algebra, from set theory to statistics and from logarithms to logical paradoxes. In doing so, he explains how mathematical ideas underpin just abou...
Community Reviews Summary of 488 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 43%
challenging 31%
funny 31%
inspiring 31%
reflective 21%
adventurous 18%
relaxing 12%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 3%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Ableism, Misogyny, Sexism