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Proofiness : Comment vous êtes trompé par les chiffres par Charles Seife (anglais) Pa
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Caractéristiques de l'objet
- État
- ISBN-13
- 9780143120070
- Book Title
- Proofiness
- ISBN
- 9780143120070
À propos de ce produit
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0143120077
ISBN-13
9780143120070
eBay Product ID (ePID)
102831180
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Proofiness : How You're Being Fooled by the Numbers
Publication Year
2011
Subject
History & Philosophy, General, Number Theory, Logic
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Mathematics
Format
Uk-B Format Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
9.4 Oz
Item Length
7.9 in
Item Width
5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"A delightful and remarkably revealing book that should be required reading for . . . well, for everyone." - Booklist (Starred review)
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Table Of Content
1. IntroductionI. The Ascent Problem:Compatibility and Significance2. Will3. Responsibility4. Alternative Possibilities5. Ultimate Responsibility6. SignificanceII. The Descent Problem: Intelligibility and Existence7. Plurality and Indeterminism8. Moral and Prudential Choice9. Efforts, Purposes, and Practical Reason10. Objections and Responses11. ConclusionNotesReferencesIndex
Synopsis
From the author of Zero , comes this "admirable salvo against quantitative bamboozlement by the media and the government" ( The Boston Globe ) In Zero , Charles Seife presented readers with a thrilling account of the strangest number known to humankind. Now he shows readers how the power of skewed metrics-or "proofiness"- is being used to alter perception in both amusing and dangerous ways. Proofiness is behind such bizarre stories as a mathematical formula for the perfect butt and sprinters who can run faster than the speed of sound. But proofiness also has a dark side: bogus mathematical formulas used to undermine our democracy-subverting our justice system, fixing elections, and swaying public opinion with lies. By doing the real math, Seife elegantly and good-humoredly scrutinizes our growing obsession with metrics while exposing those who misuse them.
LC Classification Number
QA99
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Évaluations comme vendeur (1 055 093)
- w***i (874)- Évaluation laissée par l'acheteur.Dernier moisAchat vérifiéAbsolutely Wonderful Seller!! Terrific Item As Described!!! Great Service and Communication!! Shipped In Waterproof Packaging!! I Received Item In About One Week!! Very Pleased With Seller! I Will Buy From This Seller Again!!
- e***_ (17)- Évaluation laissée par l'acheteur.Six derniers moisAchat vérifiéSeller handles a massive inventory so I give them grace on the slow processing and shipping. They were very communicative and prompt with their response when I messaged in asking about it. Book was in good condition as described. Small ding on the page edges which wasn't mentioned, but that's fairly common even at your typical book store. Still a good value and I'd buy from them again.
- 0***i (5)- Évaluation laissée par l'acheteur.Six derniers moisAchat vérifiéThe first item arrived with some damage to the inside back cover, but the seller responded immediately, assuring me they’d provide a replacement, and even told me I could keep the original. They were upfront about a short delay, and gave a clear estimated ship date, and followed up right on time once it shipped. The replacement arrived in perfect condition and exactly as described. I really appreciated their transparency and professionalism. Would definitely buy from them again!