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Life By the Numbers
Keith Devlin
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Life By the Numbers
Keith Devlin
This text is an introduction to the range of ways in which mathematics shapes our lives. The author, Keith Devlin, explains the role of maths in movie special effects, sports, space exploration, ocean floor mapping, and computer technologies. It includes special effects stills from "Terminator 2".
224 pages
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | April 29, 1999 |
| ISBN13 | 9780471328223 |
| Publishers | Turner Publishing Company |
| Pages | 224 |
| Dimensions | 235 × 190 × 21 mm · 414 g |
| Language | English |
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