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Review: Beyond Numeracy: Ruminations of a Numbers ManUser Review - Ron - GoodreadsThe book is broken up into chapters (most less than 5 pages) on various topics. You can pick it up and read a chapter or two without having to worry about a plot line. It took me a couple of months to read through it as I found time. Must read for a math person. Read full review Review: Beyond NumeracyUser Review - Joe - GoodreadsI remember enjoying Innumeracy from Paulos, so I expected to enjoy this book as well. Unfortunately, I couldn't really get much from this collection of mini-essays. Most of the chapters describe a ... Read full review Related books
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9 other sections not shown Common terms and phrasesabstract algebra algorithms angle answer approximately arithmetic assume average axioms calculate candidate chaos theory circle complexity cube curve curveballs decimal defined definition derivative differential equations distance elements ematical entry equal example exponential fact figure formal formula four-color theorem fractal functions geometry given Godel golden ratio golden rectangle graph Greek ideas indicate integers irrational numbers John Allen Paulos least less linear logic math mathematical induction mathematicians mathematics matrices matter method miles Mobius strip multiplying natural non-Euclidean geometry notation notion paradox parallel postulate Pascal's triangle permutation physics Platonic solids polynomial population prime numbers probability problem proof properties proposition Pythagoras quadratic quantity rational numbers real numbers recursive result Rucker sequence side solution sort square statements story straight line symbols techniques theorem theory tions topological triangle true truth Type I error variables vector velocity voting whole numbers Bibliographic information
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