Humble Pi

Dive into the intriguing world of mathematics with this engaging exploration of numerical pitfalls in everyday life. In this captivating book, readers can discover the astonishing impact of mathematical miscalculations on our modern existence. From the mechanics behind a bridge wobbling unexpectedly to the mystery of vanished billions, Matt Parker reveals the fascinating and often humorous consequences of when maths goes wrong. With 336 pages of captivating content, this B-format paperback published by Penguin UK in 2020 is a treasure trove of anecdotes and insights. Parker addresses a variety of topics, including internet glitches, election mishaps, and even the quirks of a hapless Olympic shooting team. Each chapter brings to light the important role maths plays in our daily lives, while also featuring delightful puzzles and challenges that make learning about mathematics an enjoyable journey. Perfect for readers curious about maths, engineering, or simply looking to understand the world better, this book invites you to embrace the fallibilities of mathematics. Grab your copy today, and let’s get wrong together, because in the world of maths, the journey is as enlightening as the destination! Enjoy FREE shipping on your order, though please note that combined shipping with other products is not available with this item. Allow up to 10 days for delivery.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141989143
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 336


Description:
What makes a bridge wobble when it's not meant to? How do billions of dollars mysteriously vanish into thin air? How does a building rock when its resonant frequency matches a gym class leaping to Snap's 1990 hit I've Got The Power? The answer is maths. Or, to be precise, what happens when maths goes wrong in the real world.

As Matt Parker shows us, our modern lives are built on maths- computer programmes, finance, engineering. And most of the time this maths works quietly behind the scenes, until ... it doesn't. Exploring and explaining a litany of glitches, near-misses and mishaps involving the internet, big data, elections, street signs, lotteries, the Roman empire and a hapless Olympic shooting team, Matt Parker shows us the bizarre ways maths trips us up, and what this reveals about its essential place in our world. This book shows how, by making maths our friend, we can learn from its pitfalls. It also contains puzzles, challenges, geometric socks, jokes about binary code and three deliberate mistakes. Getting it wrong has never been more fun.


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