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OverviewA fascinating exploration of how mathematics affects our daily lives in sociological, economic, and historical perspectives. Mathematics is at the root of modern civilization, from measuring temperature on a frigid day to driving a car to using a digital camera; enthusiasts might say applied mathematics rules the world. The Encyclopedia of Mathematics and Society presents some 490 articles showing the math behind our daily lives, explaining to students how and why math works, and allowing readers to better understand how disciplines such as algebra, geometry, calculus, and others affect what we do every day. This outstanding reference is appropriate for both high school and undergraduate programs, making the content readily accessible to public library patrons as well. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sarah J. Greenwald , Jill E. ThomleyPublisher: Salem Press Inc Imprint: Salem Press Inc Dimensions: Width: 20.00cm , Height: 12.40cm , Length: 25.00cm Weight: 3.800kg ISBN: 9781587658440ISBN 10: 1587658445 Pages: 1200 Publication Date: 30 January 2012 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock  The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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