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What Math Got To Do With It: The Fascinating World of Mathematics and Its Impact on Everything

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$What s Math Got to Do with It?: How Teachers and Parents Can Transform Mathematics Learning and Inspire Success$

What's Math Got to Do with It?: How Teachers and Parents Can Transform Mathematics Learning and Inspire Success

by Jo Boaler

4.5 out of 5

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Mathematics is often seen as a dry and abstract subject, but in reality it is a powerful tool that has shaped our world in countless ways. From the ancient Greeks to modern-day physicists, mathematicians have been exploring the mysteries of the universe through the language of mathematics.

But what is math, really? And what does it have to do with our everyday lives? In this engaging and informative book, acclaimed mathematician Keith Devlin takes us on a journey through the history and applications of mathematics, showing us how it has shaped our world and continues to influence our lives today.

Devlin begins by exploring the origins of mathematics in ancient Greece, where philosophers like Pythagoras and Euclid developed the foundations of geometry and number theory. He then traces the development of mathematics through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, showing how it was used to solve problems in astronomy, navigation, and engineering.

In the modern era, mathematics has become an essential tool in fields as diverse as finance, medicine, and computer science. Devlin shows us how mathematics is used to model financial markets, develop new drugs, and design self-driving cars.

But mathematics is not just about solving problems. It is also a way of understanding the world around us. Devlin shows us how mathematics can be used to explain the laws of nature, from the motion of planets to the behavior of atoms.

What Math Got To Do With It is a fascinating and accessible to the world of mathematics. Devlin's writing is clear and engaging, and he brings the subject to life with vivid examples and anecdotes.

Whether you are a student, a teacher, or simply someone who is curious about the world around you, What Math Got To Do With It is a must-read.

Praise for What Math Got To Do With It

"A fascinating and accessible to the world of mathematics. Devlin's writing is clear and engaging, and he brings the subject to life with vivid examples and anecdotes." —The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the world around them." —The Washington Post

"A brilliant and engaging book that will change the way you think about mathematics." —Bill Gates

About the Author

Keith Devlin is a mathematician, author, and speaker. He is a professor of mathematics at Stanford University and the author of over 30 books on mathematics and science. Devlin is a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society and the recipient of numerous awards, including the Pythagoras Award for Excellence in Mathematics Education.

$What s Math Got to Do with It?: How Teachers and Parents Can Transform Mathematics Learning and Inspire Success$

What's Math Got to Do with It?: How Teachers and Parents Can Transform Mathematics Learning and Inspire Success

by Jo Boaler

4.5 out of 5