Do Dice Play God?: The Mathematics of Uncertainty by Stewart, Ian

Do Dice Play God?: The Mathematics of Uncertainty

A celebrated mathematician explores how math helps us make sense of the unpredictableWe would like to believe...
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Author: Ian Stewart
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Do Dice Play God?: The Mathematics of Uncertainty by Stewart, Ian

Do Dice Play God?: The Mathematics of Uncertainty

BD$49.14

Do Dice Play God?: The Mathematics of Uncertainty

BD$49.14
Author: Ian Stewart
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
A celebrated mathematician explores how math helps us make sense of the unpredictable
We would like to believe we can know things for certain. We want to be able to figure out who will win an election, if the stock market will crash, or if a suspect definitely committed a crime. But the odds are not in our favor. Life is full of uncertainty --- indeed, scientific advances indicate that the universe might be fundamentally inexact --- and humans are terrible at guessing. When asked to predict the outcome of a chance event, we are almost always wrong.
Thankfully, there is hope. As award-winning mathematician Ian Stewart reveals, over the course of history, mathematics has given us some of the tools we need to better manage the uncertainty that pervades our lives. From forecasting, to medical research, to figuring out how to win Let's Make a Deal, Do Dice Play God? is a surprising and satisfying tour of what we can know, and what we never will.

Author: Ian Stewart
Publisher: Basic Books
Published: 09/03/2019
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.30w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9781541699472


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 05/06/2019
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2019
Choice 04/01/2020

About the Author
Ian Stewart is emeritus professor of mathematics at the University of Warwick. His recent books include Calculating the Cosmos, Significant Figures, In Pursuit of the Unknown, and Professor Stewart's Hoard of Mathematical Treasures. He is a fellow of the Royal Society. He lives in Coventry, UK

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