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BL
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1034563
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b788933
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| Main Entry
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Stein, James D.,1941-
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| Title & Author
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How math explains the world : : a guide to the power of numbers, from car repair to modern physics /\ James D. Stein.
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| Edition Statement
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1st ed.
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| Publication Statement
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New York, NY :: HarperCollins :: Smithsonian Books,, ©2008.
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xxi, 264 pages :: illustrations ;; 24 cm
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| ISBN
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0061241768
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: 9780061241765
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Why your car never seems to be ready when they promised -- Describing the universe. The measure of all things ; Reality checks ; All things great and small -- The incomplete toolbox. Impossible constructions ; The Hope Diamond of mathematics ; Never the twain shall meet ; Even logic has limits ; Space and time : is that all there is? -- Information : the Goldilocks dilemma. Murphy's law ; The disorganized universe ; The raw materials -- The unattainable utopia. Cracks in the foundation ; The smoke-filled rooms ; Through a glass darkly.
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| Abstract
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"In How Math Explains the World, mathematician Stein reveals how seemingly arcane mathematical investigations and discoveries have led to bigger, more world-shaking insights into the nature of our world. Quantum mechanics, space-time, chaos theory and the workings of complex systems, and the impossibility of a "perfect" democracy are all here."--Jacket.
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Mathematical ability.
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Mathematics-- Philosophy.
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Mathematics-- Psychological aspects.
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Mathematics-- Sociological aspects.
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Number concept.
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Matematikens filosofi.
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Mathematical ability.
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Mathematical ability.
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Mathematics-- Philosophy.
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Mathematics-- Philosophy.
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Mathematics-- Psychological aspects.
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Mathematics-- Psychological aspects.
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Mathematics-- Sociological aspects.
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Number concept.
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Number concept.
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Filosofie.
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Psychologische aspecten.
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Sociologische aspecten.
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Wiskunde.
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| Dewey Classification
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510
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| LC Classification
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QA8.4.S72 2008
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31.02bcl
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