Dragan Radulovic (Florida Atlantic University)

Why Does Math Work ... If It's Not Real?

Episodes in Unreasonable Effectiveness

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Produktbeschreibung

Why is ancient mathematics applicable to modern technology? This engaging book explores that question through a series of fascinating stories of mathematical effectiveness, packed with anecdotes and witty storytelling. Aimed at a general audience, readers only need intellectual curiosity and a basic familiarity with high school calculus.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Juni 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 396g
• ISBN-13: 9781316511923
• ISBN-10: 1316511928
• Artikelnr.: 63922591

Autorenporträt

Dragan Radulovi¿ is a theoretical mathematician who also publishes in the area of molecular biology. He is an ardent traveler and adventurist. His previous book, On the Road Again - 2018, is about his road trip through Iran and Afghanistan. After stints at Princeton University and Yale University, he moved to South Florida, where he surfs, writes, and does mathematics.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Acknowledgements
Part I. Rare Axioms
1. Introducing the Mystery
2. On Classical Mathematics
3. On Modern Physics
Intermezzo: What Have We Learned?
4. On Computer Games
5. On Mathematical Logic
6. On Postulates and Axioms
Part II. The Oracle
7. Introducing the Oracle
8. On Probability
9. The Oracle, Its Majesty
Epilogue: The Eternal Blueprint
Post Scriptum: On Mathematical Grand Design
Appendix
Recommended Reading
Index.