The Math of Life and Death: 7 Mathematical Principles That Shape Our Lives by Kit Yates

The Math of Life and Death: 7 Mathematical Principles That Shape Our Lives

Kit Yates

288 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

nonfiction mathematics science challenging informative medium-paced
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The Math of Life and Death: 7 Mathematical Principles That Shape Our Lives by Kit Yates is a perfect fit for curious and inquisitive readers who want to gain a deeper understanding of the mathematical patterns and principles that underlie our everyday lives, and who are eager to develop a more informed and analytical perspective on the world around them.

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A brilliant and entertaining mathematician illuminates seven mathematical principles that shape our lives. "Kit Yates shows how our private and social lives are suffused by mathematics. Ignorance may bring tragedy or farce. This is an exquisitely ...

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