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Item Information   Holdings       More by this author     Posamentier, Alfred S. author.     Spreitzer, Christian, author.     Subjects     Mathematics -- Popular works.     Mathematics -- Popular works.     Browse Catalog     by author:      Posamentier, Alfred S. author.      Spreitzer, Christian, author.       by title:      The Mathematics of e...         MARC Display

The Mathematics of everyday life / Alfred S. Posamentier and Christian Spreitzer. by Posamentier, Alfred S. author., Spreitzer, Christian, author. Amherst, New York : Prometheus Books, 2018 Description:  424 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm Contents:  Historical high points in the development of mathematical applications -- Mathematics in our everyday lives : arithmetic shortcuts and thinking mathematically -- Mathematical appearances and applications in everyday life problems -- Probability, games and gambling -- Sports and games : explained mathematically -- The world and its nature -- Appearances of mathematics in art and architecture -- The technology around us : from a mathematical perspective. Summary:  "If you think of mathematics as a series of pointless classroom exercises without much relevance to real life, this book will change your mind. As the authors show, math is deeply embedded in almost every aspect of daily life--from managing your personal finances, making consumer purchases, and sharpening your computational skills, to learning to apply mathematical concepts that will give you a better grasp of both ordinary and extraordinary events and help you better appreciate the world we live in. With some basic geometry under your belt, you'll discover that there is an optimal point on a soccer field from which to shoot a goal. And you'll be more clever with the gears of a bike. If you like to play cards or go to the casino, knowing something about probability will give you an edge. You'll also have an enhanced understanding of the "whispering effect" inside the Capitol rotunda, why a car's headlights are so bright, and even why sewer covers are round. Math is deeply embedded in almost every aspect of daily life. We use it to manage finances. With some basic geometry under your belt, you'll discover that there is an optimal point on a soccer field from which to shoot a goal. And you'll be more clever with the gears of a bike. Knowing something about probability will give you an edge at the casino. Posamentier and Spreitzer provide a whole new awareness of how elegantly mathematics explains everyday experiences.   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Copy Status   Calmar Campus Library Circulation Stacks (Calmar) 510 Pos 2018 Checked In Add Copy to MyList Peosta Library Circulation Stacks 510 Pos 2018 Checked In Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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