Innumeracy
Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences
(Author) John Allen Paulos
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In this book, Paulos argues that our inability to deal rationally with very large numbers results in misinformed governmental policies, confused personal decisions and an increased susceptibility to pseudo-sciences of all kinds. The discussion is illustrated with many quirky stories and anecdotes.
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Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780140291209
Publish year:
2000
Publish date:
March 2, 2000