Mathematics for the Million: How to Master the Magic of Numbers by Lancelot Hogb

Description: Mathematics for the Million by Lancelot Hogben Taking onlya modicum ofknowledge for granted, Lancelot Hogben leads readers of this famous book through the whole course from simple arithmetic to calculus, teaching an understand of maths that can be mastered and enjoyed. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description One of the most illuminating, useful and exciting books ever published in the mathematical field. Taking only a modicum of knowledge for granted, Lancelot Hogben leads readers of this famous book through the whole course from simple arithmetic to calculus. His illuminating explanation is addressed to the person who wants to understand the place of mathematics in modern civilization but who has been intimidated by its supposed difficulty. Mathematics is the language of size, shape, and order a language Hogben shows one can both master and enjoy. AUTHOR: Lancelot Thomas Hogben was a British experimental zoologist and medical statistician. He developed the African clawed frog as a model organism for biological research in his early career, attacked the eugenics movement in the middle of his career, and popularised books on science, mathematics and language in his later career. During the Second World War he had responsibility for the British Army s medical statistics. Two of his books were bestsellers: Mathematics for the Million and Science for the Citizen. He died in 1975. Notes One of the most useful and exciting books ever published within the mathematical field, it features a new design and cover. Over 500,000 copies have previously been sold. Author Biography Lancelot Thomas Hogben(1895-1975) was a British experimental zoologist and medical statistician. He developed the African clawed frogas a model organism for biological research in his early career, attacked the eugenics movement and popularised books on science, mathematics and language. During the Second World War he had responsibility for the British Armys medical statistics. Two of his books were bestsellers: Mathematics for the Million and Science for the Citizen. Review It makes alive the contents of the elements of mathematics Albert EinsteinDeals with maths in a way that they never taught us at school Daily ExpressIf only I had been brought up on this book, the sense and meaning of mathematics would have been made clear to me... The book combines utmost brilliance with extraordinarily good common sense A. L. RowseA great book of first-class importance H. G. Wells Details ISBN1911440586 Author Lancelot Hogben Pages 648 Year 2017 ISBN-10 1911440586 ISBN-13 9781911440581 Format Paperback Series Prelude Science Classics Media Book Publication Date 2017-06-15 Imprint Prelude Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9780345410023 DEWEY 510 Subtitle How to Master the Magic of Numbers Language English UK Release Date 2017-06-15 AU Release Date 2017-06-15 Publisher Duckworth Books Audience General NZ Release Date 2017-06-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:105962083;

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