Innumeracy : mathematical illiteracy and its consequences
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Innumeracy : mathematical illiteracy and its consequences
(Penguin books)
Penguin, 1990, c1988
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"Published in Penguin Books 1990, Reissues 2000"
内容説明・目次
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ISBN 9780140122558
内容説明
In this book, Paulos argues that our inability to deal rationally with very large numbers results in misinformed governmental policies, confused personal decisions and an increased susceptibility to pseudo-sciences of all kinds. The discussion is illustrated with many quirky stories and anecdotes.
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ISBN 9780140291209
内容説明
Why do even well-educated people often understand so little about maths - or take a perverse pride in not being a 'numbers person'?
In his now-classic book Innumeracy, John Allen Paulos answers questions such as: Why is following the stock market exactly like flipping a coin? How big is a trillion? How fast does human hair grow in mph? Can you calculate the chances that a party includes two people who have the same birthday? Paulos shows us that by arming yourself with some simple maths, you don't have to let numbers get the better of you.
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