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SINGLE DIGITS. IN PRAISE OF SMALL NUMBERS
Título:
SINGLE DIGITS. IN PRAISE OF SMALL NUMBERS
Subtítulo:
Autor:
CHAMBERLAND, M
Editorial:
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY PRESS
Año de edición:
2017
Materia
MATEMATICA APLICADA
ISBN:
978-0-691-17569-0
Páginas:
240
19,95 €

 

Sinopsis

In Single Digits, Marc Chamberland takes readers on a fascinating exploration of small numbers, from one to nine, looking at their history, applications, and connections to various areas of mathematics, including number theory, geometry, chaos theory, numerical analysis, and mathematical physics. For instance, why do eight perfect card shuffles leave a standard deck of cards unchanged? And, are there really ´six degrees of separation´ between all pairs of people? Chamberland explores these questions and covers vast numerical territory, such as illustrating the ways that the number three connects to chaos theory, the number of guards needed to protect an art gallery, problematic election results and so much more. The book´s short sections can be read independently and digested in bite-sized chunks-especially good for learning about the Ham Sandwich Theorem and the Pizza Theorem. Appealing to high school and college students, professional mathematicians, and those mesmerized by patterns, this book shows that single digits offer a plethora of possibilities that readers can count on.

Marc Chamberland is professor of mathematics and natural sciences at Grinnell College. He is the creator of the YouTube channel Tipping Point Math, which strives to make mathematics accessible to everyone.



Table of Contents
Frontmatter, pg. i
Contents, pg. v
Preface, pg. xi
Chapter 1. The Number One, pg. 1
Chapter 2. The Number Two, pg. 24
Chapter 3. The Number Three, pg. 69
Chapter 4. The Number Four, pg. 111
Chapter 5. The Number Five, pg. 132
Chapter 6. The Number Six, pg. 156
Chapter 7. The Number Seven, pg. 170
Chapter 8. The Number Eight, pg. 191
Chapter 9. The Number Nine, pg. 205
Chapter 10. Solutions, pg. 216
Further reading, pg. 219
Credits for illustrations, pg. 223
Index, pg. 225