Ellenberg, Jordan

"[This book] reveals the geometry underneath some of the most important scientific, political, and philosophical problems we face. Geometry asks: Where are things? Which things are near each other? How can you get from one thing to another thing? Those are important questions. Geometry doesn't just measure the world--it explains it. [This book] shows us how"--Provided by publisher.

"In 'How Not to Be Wrong', Jordan Ellenberg shows us that math isn't confined to abstract incidents that never occur in real life, but rather touches everything we do...pulls from history as well as from the latest theoretical developments to provide those not trained in math with the knowledge they need"--Provided by publisher.

" ... Jordan Ellenberg shows [readers] that math isn't confined to abstract incidents that never occur in real life, but rather touches everything [they] do ... pull[ing] from history as well as from the latest theoretical developments to provide those not trained in math with the knowledge they need"--Provided by publisher.