The math behind science, society, and technology / the editors of Scientific American.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781684169375
- ISBN: 1684169372
- ISBN: 9781684169368
- ISBN: 1684169364
- Physical Description: 160 pages ; 24 cm.
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Scientific American Educational Publishing in association with The Rosen Publishing Group, 2023.
- Copyright: ©2023
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Summary, etc.: | Albert Einstein once said, 'Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas.' While readers may see math as an isolated discipline, in reality, it is at the core of many social, economic, and physical realms of society. This title offers explanatory text that helps readers understand key mathematical concepts such as the importance of p values in statistical analysis. It also reveals how math can be used in unexpected ways, including to combat gerrymandering. Complete with an exploration of theoretical issues in mathematics, this intriguing title will help readers see how math is crucial to our understanding of the world. |
Target Audience Note: | 014-017. |
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Subject: | Mathematics > Juvenile literature. Physics > Juvenile literature. Sociology > Juvenile literature. Mathematics. Physics. Sociology. |
Genre: | Instructional and educational works. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Southbury Public Library.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Southbury Public Library | TEEN 300 SCIENTIFIC pb (Text) | 34019155403918 | Teen New Nonfiction | Available | - |