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Proofiness

How You're Being Fooled by the Numbers

Language EnglishEnglish
Book Paperback
Book Proofiness Charles Seife
Libristo code: 10974498
Publishers PENGUIN GROUP USA, September 2011
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The bestselling author of "Zero" shows how mathematical misinformation pervades and shapes daily lives. "Proofiness," as Seife explains in this eye-opening book, is the art of using pure mathematics for impure ends, and he reminds readers that bad mathematics has a dark side.

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About the book

Full name Proofiness
Author Charles Seife
Language English
Binding Book - Paperback
Date of issue 2011
Number of pages 294
EAN 9780143120070
ISBN 0143120077
Libristo code 10974498
Publishers PENGUIN GROUP USA
Weight 272
Dimensions 140 x 216 x 19

Categories

Mathematics & Science > Mathematics > Philosophy of mathematics
Mathematics & Science > Mathematics > History of mathematics
Mathematics & Science > Science: general issues > Impact of science & technology on society
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