Humble pi: a comedy of maths errors/ [by] Matt Parker

By:

Parker, Matt

Publication details: UK: Penguin Random House, c2019Description: 314, [8]: ill. ; 24 cmISBN:

9780241360194 (pbk. ):

Subject(s):

Mathematics

DDC classification:

23 510.2 PAR/H

Summary: 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.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Gift Books	Vigyanpuri Campus Physics	510.71073 PAR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		G-00095
Books	Vigyanpuri Campus Physics	510.71073 PAR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		003293

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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.

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