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How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking

by Jordan Ellenberg
How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking - Thryft
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Unveiling math's everyday relevance and transformative power.

If you've ever thought of math as just a high school memory, "How Not to Be Wrong" will change your perspective. Jordan Ellenberg guides you through a mind-expanding journey, revealing math's profound influence on our daily decisions and the world around us. What makes this book stand out is its accessibility; it transforms complex mathematical concepts into engaging stories, showing that math is not just useful, but undeniably fascinating and incredibly empowering.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking

by Jordan Ellenberg
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ISBN: 9781594205224
Authors: Jordan Ellenberg
Publisher: Penguin Press
Date of Publication: 2014-05-29
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Personal Development, Philosophy, Science, Business
Related Topics: Personal Development, Psychology, Business, Education, Psychology, Popular Science, Mathematics, Personal Development, Self Help
Goodreads rating: 3.95
(rated by 19768 readers)

Description

The math we learn in school can seem like a dull set of rules, laid down by the ancients and not to be questioned. In How Not to Be Wrong, Jordan Ellenberg shows us how terribly limiting this view is: Math isn’t confined to abstract incidents that never occur in real life, but rather touches everything we do—the whole world is shot through with it. Math allows us to see the hidden structures underneath the messy and chaotic surface of our world. It’s a science of not being wrong, hammered out by centuries of hard work and argument. Armed with the tools of mathematics, we can see through to the true meaning of information we take for granted. How Not to Be Wrong presents the surprising revelations behind questions using the mathematician’s method of analyzing life and exposing insights to the layman—minus the jargon. Ellenberg pulls from history and theoretical developments to provide those not trained in math with the knowledge they need. Math, as Ellenberg says, is “an atomic-powered prosthesis that you attach to your common sense, vastly multiplying its reach and strength.” With the tools of mathematics in hand, you can understand the world in a deeper, more meaningful way. How Not to Be Wrong will show you how.
 

Unveiling math's everyday relevance and transformative power.

If you've ever thought of math as just a high school memory, "How Not to Be Wrong" will change your perspective. Jordan Ellenberg guides you through a mind-expanding journey, revealing math's profound influence on our daily decisions and the world around us. What makes this book stand out is its accessibility; it transforms complex mathematical concepts into engaging stories, showing that math is not just useful, but undeniably fascinating and incredibly empowering.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.