Innumeracy. Mathematical Illiteracy And Its Consequences
Paulos John Allen
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Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Penquin Books
Publisher Place: London
Publisher Year: 1990
Edition: Reprint
Description: 135 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout.
Publishers Description: In this book, Paulos argues that our inability to deal rationally with very large numbers results in misinformed governmental policies, confused personal decisions and an increased susceptibility to pseudo-sciences of all kinds. The discussion is illustrated with many quirky stories and anecdotes.
ISBN: 9780140122558
(174393)
