Math with Bad Drawings: Illuminating the Ideas That Shape Our Reality

Smart, hilarious, and engaging, MATH WITH BAD DRAWINGS is a delightful re-education in math that empowers readers with a joyful appreciation and powerful understanding of how math works in our daily lives.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 11 October 2018
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc

In his book "MATH WITH BAD DRAWINGS," Ben Orlin delves into the three fundamental questions that plague the minds of math enthusiasts: Why is math necessary? When will we ever need it? And why is it so challenging? Orlin presents his answers in a variety of forms, including cartoons, drawings, jokes, and anecdotes from his experiences as an empathetic teacher. He believes that math should be accessible to everyone, and his approach is refreshingly unconventional.

Instead of following the traditional curriculum that starts with basic addition and subtraction and progresses to the treacherous waters of calculus, Orlin teaches us how to think like mathematicians by introducing a new game of Tic-Tac-Toe, analyzing economic crises through the roll of a pair of dice, and explaining the mathematical logic behind the superstition of never buying a second lottery ticket.

Each example in the book is accompanied by Orlin's trademark bad drawings, which not only add humor to the text but also effectively convey his message with perfect pitch and clarity. The book is organized into compelling topics such as Statistics: The Fine Art of Honest Lying, Design: The Geometry of Stuff That Works, and Probability: The Mathematics of Maybe, making it an ideal read for fans of illustrated popular science.

By demystifying math and making it accessible to a wider audience, Orlin's book offers a fresh perspective on an often-overlooked subject. Whether you're a student struggling with math or simply someone who enjoys learning about the world through the lens of mathematics, "MATH WITH BAD DRAWINGS" is a must-read that will leave you both entertained and enlightened.

Weight: 1126g
Dimension: 233 x 179 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780316509039