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The Numbers Behind NUMB3RS : Solving Crime with Mathematics by Devlin, Keith, Lorden, Gary is a science book available to read on EtoBox.

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<p class="null1">The companion to the hit CBS crime series <i>Numb3rs</i> presents the fascinating way mathematics is used to fight real-life crime</p> <p>Using the popular CBS prime-time TV crime series <i>Numb3rs</i> as a springboard, Keith Devlin (known to millions of NPR listeners as 'the Math Guy' on NPR's <i>Weekend Edition with Scott Simon</i>) and Gary Lorden (the principal math advisor to <i>Numb3rs</i>) explain real-life mathematical techniques used by the FBI and other law enforcement agencies to catch and convict criminals. From forensics to counterterrorism, the Riemann hypothesis to image enhancement, solving murders to beating casinos, Devlin and Lorden present compelling cases that illustrate how advanced mathematics can be used in state-of-the-art criminal investigations.</p>

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Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Devlin, Keith, Lorden, Gary
Publisher
Plume published by Penguin; Plume
Published
2007
Language
EN
ISBN
9781101213469
Category
science
Subjects
Performing Arts, Mathematics, Social Science
Rating
3.76 / 5 (254 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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