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Humble Pi: A Comedy of Maths Errors

by Matt Parker
Humble Pi: A Comedy of Maths Errors
Humble Pi: A Comedy of Maths Errors

Hilarious insights into catastrophic mathematical blunders.

Imagine chuckling over math mistakes that snowball into epic blunders — that's "Humble Pi" for you. Matt Parker doesn't just present math as this looming, impenetrable subject but as a quirky companion prone to causing chaos when ignored or mishandled. If you delight in seeing how a single miscalculation can lead to astonishing outcomes while still appreciating the beauty and significance of math in our world, this book's mishaps with a touch of schadenfreude are tailor-made for your enjoyment.

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.

Humble Pi: A Comedy of Maths Errors

by Matt Parker
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ISBN: 9780241360231
Authors: Matt Parker
Publisher: Allen Lane
Date of Publication: 2019-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Science
Related Topics: Popular Science, Mathematics
Goodreads rating: 4.1
(rated by 21401 readers)

Description

Matt Parker, the brilliant stand-up mathematician, shows us what happens when maths goes wrong in the real world. We would all be better off if everyone saw mathematics as a practical ally. Sadly, most of us fear maths and seek to avoid it. This is because mathematics doesn't have good 'people skills' - it never hesitates to bluntly point out when we are wrong. But it is only trying to help! Mathematics is a friend which can fill the gaps in what our brains can do naturally. Luckily, even though we don't like sharing our own mistakes, we love to read about what happens when maths errors make the everyday go horribly wrong. Matt Parker explores and explains near misses and mishaps with planes, bridges, the internet and big data as a way of showing us not only how important maths is, but how we can use it to our advantage. This comedy of errors is a brilliantly told series of disaster stories with a happy ending.
 

Hilarious insights into catastrophic mathematical blunders.

Imagine chuckling over math mistakes that snowball into epic blunders — that's "Humble Pi" for you. Matt Parker doesn't just present math as this looming, impenetrable subject but as a quirky companion prone to causing chaos when ignored or mishandled. If you delight in seeing how a single miscalculation can lead to astonishing outcomes while still appreciating the beauty and significance of math in our world, this book's mishaps with a touch of schadenfreude are tailor-made for your enjoyment.

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.