Mathematics of Everyday Life
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Mathematics of Everyday Life

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eBook - ePub

Mathematics of Everyday Life

About this book

Two experienced math educators help the average reader discover not only the everyday usefulness of math but the fun that comes from mastering the basics of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and more. If you think of mathematics as a series of pointless classroom exercises without much relevance to real life, this book will change your mind. As the authors show, math is deeply embedded in almost every aspect of daily life--from managing your personal finances, making consumer purchases, and sharpening your computational skills, to learning to apply mathematical concepts that will give you a better grasp of both ordinary and extraordinary events and help you better appreciate the world we live in. With some basic geometry under your belt, you'll discover that there is an optimal point on a soccer field from which to shoot a goal. And you'll be more clever with the gears of a bike. If you like to play cards or go to the casino, knowing something about probability will give you an edge. You'll also have an enhanced understanding of the "whispering effect" inside the Capitol rotunda, why a car's headlights are so bright, and even why sewer covers are round. After reading this entertaining and instructive book, you'll come away with a whole new awareness of how elegantly mathematics explains everyday experiences and observations--from present day items to classical art and architecture.

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Information

Publisher
Prometheus
Year
2018
eBook ISBN
9781633883888
Topic
Mathematics
Subtopic
Applied Mathematics
Index
Mathematics

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Also by [Alfred S. Posamentier, and Christian Spreitzer]
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication Page
  6. CONTENTS
  7. INTRODUCTION
  8. CHAPTER 1: HISTORICAL HIGH POINTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF MATHEMATICAL APPLICATIONS
  9. CHAPTER 2: MATHEMATICS IN OUR EVERYDAY LIVES—ARITHMETIC SHORTCUTS AND THINKING MATHEMATICALLY
  10. CHAPTER 3: MATHEMATICAL APPEARANCES AND APPLICATIONS IN EVERYDAY-LIFE PROBLEMS
  11. CHAPTER 4: PROBABILITY, GAMES, AND GAMBLING
  12. CHAPTER 5: SPORTS AND GAMES—EXPLAINED MATHEMATICALLY
  13. CHAPTER 6: THE WORLD AND ITS NATURE
  14. CHAPTER 7: APPEARANCES OF MATHEMATICS IN ART AND ARCHITECTURE
  15. CHAPTER 8: THE TECHNOLOGY AROUND US—FROM A MATHEMATICAL PERSPECTIVE
  16. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
  17. NOTES
  18. INDEX