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A fascinating exploration of how mathematics affects our daily lives in sociological, economic, and historical perspectives. Mathematics is at the root of modern civilization, from measuring temperature on a frigid day to driving a car to using a digital camera enthusiasts might say applied mathematics rules the world. The Encyclopedia of Mathematics and Society presents some 490 articles showing the math behind our daily lives, explaining to students how and why math works, and allowing readers to better understand how disciplines such as algebra, geometry, calculus, and others affect what we do every day. This outstanding reference is appropriate for both high school and undergraduate programs, making the content readily accessible to public library patrons as well. Scope & Coverage This academic, multi-author reference work serves as a general and non-technical resource for students and teachers to understand the importance of mathematics to appreciate the influence of mathematics on societies around the world to learn the history of applied mathematics and to initiate educational discussion brought forth by the specific social and topical articles presented in the work. The ess

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Author

Sarah J. Greenwald, Jill E. Thomley, [editors]

Publisher

Salem Press, Incorporated

Published

2012

Language

EN

ISBN

9781283394444

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Engineering, Mathematics, Philosophy