John D Barrow
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"At first glance, the worlds of math and the arts might not seem like comfortable neighbors. But as mathematician John D. Barrow points out, they have a strong and natural affinity--after all, math is the study of all patterns, and the world of the arts is rich with pattern. Barrow whisks us through 100 thought-provoking and often whimsical intersections between math and many arts, from the golden ratios of Mondrian's rectangles and the curious fractal-like...
Author
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Drawing on vivid, real-life examples, Barrow shows how math and physics can give surprising, often counterintuitive insights into the world of sports. With lucid explanations and a healthy dose of humor, "Mathletics" is perfect for sports enthusiasts and math lovers alike.
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