Professor Oliver Johnson
Numbercrunch: A Mathematician's Toolkit for Making Sense of Your World
Numbercrunch: A Mathematician's Toolkit for Making Sense of Your World
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Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2023
Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
In our ever-evolving world, we are constantly inundated with an overwhelming abundance of facts, statistics, and information. As we navigate through this vast sea of data, it becomes increasingly crucial to find a means to make sense of it all. Enter the realm of mathematical thinking, a powerful tool that can help us unravel the complexities and patterns that govern our surroundings. In this captivating book, Oliver Johnson delves into the fascinating world of mathematics and demonstrates how it can be applied to understand a wide range of phenomena. From the exponential growth of viruses to the intricate dynamics of social media filter bubbles, from the fluctuations in share prices to the rapid advancements in computing power, from the datafication of our sports pages to the quantification of climate change, mathematics offers a unique perspective on our world. Moreover, this book extends its reach beyond the realm of abstract concepts and applies mathematical thinking to everyday situations. Whether you are wondering when the optimal time is to leave a party, assessing the chances of rain ruining your barbecue plans, or determining the best queue to join in a supermarket, mathematics can provide valuable insights. Throughout the three sections of Randomness, Structure, and Information, Johnson introduces us to a host of brilliant minds, including Alan Turing, Enrico Fermi, and Claude Shannon. These individuals have made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and have left a lasting impact on our understanding of the world. Through their stories and teachings, we gain valuable tools, tips, and tricks that can help us navigate the noise and make informed decisions. From the Law of Large Numbers to Entropy to Brownian Motion, these mathematical concepts provide a framework for understanding the complexities of our world. Numbercrunch is not just a book for mathematicians or science enthusiasts. It is a captivating and accessible introduction to the power of mathematics that can benefit anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of the world around them. Whether you are a student, a professional, or simply someone who enjoys exploring new ideas, this book will provide you with a definitive mathematician's toolkit to make sense of your world.
Weight: 546g
Dimension: 163 x 242 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788708333
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