Math with Bad Drawings
Ratings6
Average rating4.3
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Ratings6
Average rating4.3
"A hilarious reeducation in mathematics--full of joy, jokes, and stick figures--that sheds light on the countless practical and wonderful ways that math structures and shapes our world. In Math With Bad Drawings, Ben Orlin reveals to us what math actually is; its myriad uses, its strange symbols, and the wild leaps of logic and faith that define the usually impenetrable work of the mathematician. Truth and knowledge come in multiple forms: colorful drawings, encouraging jokes, and the stories and insights of an empathetic teacher who believes that math should belong to everyone. Orlin shows us how to think like a mathematician by teaching us a brand-new game of tic-tac-toe, how to understand an economic crises by rolling a pair of dice, and the mathematical headache that ensues when attempting to build a spherical Death Star. Every discussion in the book is illustrated with Orlin's trademark "bad drawings," which convey his message and insights with perfect pitch and clarity. With 24 chapters covering topics from the electoral college to human genetics to the reasons not to trust statistics, Math with Bad Drawings is a life-changing book for the math-estranged and math-enamored alike"--Dust jacket.
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As someone already said truly its a Pixar movie of a Math book! Amazing book, loved it to the core! Highly recommended!
A nice read for high school or below high school students.
Really enjoyed this, but enjoyed Ben's second book on calculus (Change is the Only Constant) even more. In addition to the terrific writing and charming/helpful drawings, these books are also of very high quality – heavy paper, beautifully printed.
