Coincidences, Chaos, and All That Math Jazz: Making Light of Weighty Ideas by Ed

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Coincidences, Chaos, and All That Math Jazz by Edward B. Burger, Michael Starbird "A profusely illustrated, bemusingly unorthodox introduction to math."—Booklist FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "A profusely illustrated, bemusingly unorthodox introduction to math."—Booklist A book for the eternally curious, Coincidences fuses a professors understanding of the hidden mathematical skeleton of the universe with the sensibility of a stand-up comedian, making lifes big questions accessible and compelling. Each chapter opens with a surprising insight—not a mathematic formula, but a common observation. From there, the authors leapfrog over math and anecdote toward profound ideas about nature, art, and music. Coincidences is a book for lovers of puzzles and posers of outlandish questions, lapsed math aficionados and the formula-phobic alike. "I once had a math teacher who used to throw books at us. If only this had been one of them."—Ben Longstaff, New Scientist Notes Subtitled, Making Light Of Weighty Ideas. An accessible and compelling look at lifes big questions. Author Biography Edward B. Burger is professor of mathematics and chair at Williams College. He has won several prestigious teaching and writing awards from the Mathematical Association of America. He lives in Massachusetts. Michael Starbird is a University Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Texas at Austin and is a member of UTs Academy of Distinguished Teachers. He lives in Texas. Review "I once had a math teacher who used to throw books at us. If only this had been one of them." -- Ben Longstaff - New Scientist"Informative, intelligent, and refreshingly irreverent. A roller-coaster ride along the frontiers of todays mathematics, and anyone can climb on board. I enjoyed it immensely." -- Ian Stewart, author of Flatterland Review Text eoeI once had a math teacher who used to throw books at us. If only this had been one of them.e Review Quote "I once had a math teacher who used to throw books at us. If only this had been one of them." Details ISBN0393329313 Author Michael Starbird Language English ISBN-10 0393329313 ISBN-13 9780393329315 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 510 Illustrations Yes Year 2006 Subtitle Making Light of Weighty Ideas Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Short Title COINCIDENCES CHAOS & ALL THAT Birth 1963 Affiliation Williams College Illustrator Alan Witschonke Edition 1st DOI 10.1604/9780393329315 UK Release Date 2006-10-17 AU Release Date 2006-10-17 NZ Release Date 2006-10-17 US Release Date 2006-10-17 Pages 288 Publisher WW Norton & Co Publication Date 2006-10-17 Imprint WW Norton & Co Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161733034;

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