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Single Digits: In Praise of Small Numbers
Marc Chamberland
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Description for Single Digits: In Praise of Small Numbers
Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, 24 halftones. 93 line illus. 18 tables. BIC Classification: PB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 24.
In Single Digits, Marc Chamberland takes readers on a fascinating exploration of small numbers, from one to nine, looking at their history, applications, and connections to various areas of mathematics, including number theory, geometry, chaos theory, numerical analysis, and mathematical physics. For instance, why do eight perfect card shuffles leave a standard deck of cards unchanged? And, are there really six degrees of separation between all pairs of people? Chamberland explores these questions and covers vast numerical territory, such as illustrating the ways that the number three connects to chaos theory, the number of guards needed to protect ... Read more
In Single Digits, Marc Chamberland takes readers on a fascinating exploration of small numbers, from one to nine, looking at their history, applications, and connections to various areas of mathematics, including number theory, geometry, chaos theory, numerical analysis, and mathematical physics. For instance, why do eight perfect card shuffles leave a standard deck of cards unchanged? And, are there really six degrees of separation between all pairs of people? Chamberland explores these questions and covers vast numerical territory, such as illustrating the ways that the number three connects to chaos theory, the number of guards needed to protect ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
24 g
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691175690
SKU
V9780691175690
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99-19
About Marc Chamberland
Marc Chamberland is professor of mathematics and natural sciences at Grinnell College. He is the creator of the YouTube channel Tipping Point Math, which strives to make mathematics accessible to everyone.?
Reviews for Single Digits: In Praise of Small Numbers
Fascinating... Chamberland offers enticing explanations that will leave readers hungry to know more. This wonderful book never loses its focus or momentum.
Publishers Weekly [B]oth amateur and professional mathematicians alike will find new items of interest here... [A] welcome, splendid, fruitful addition to my math bookshelf.
Math Tango blog The collection is outright delightful. It will agitate the ... Read more
Publishers Weekly [B]oth amateur and professional mathematicians alike will find new items of interest here... [A] welcome, splendid, fruitful addition to my math bookshelf.
Math Tango blog The collection is outright delightful. It will agitate the ... Read more