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Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences

of John Allen Paulos

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Dozens of examples in innumeracy show us how it affects not only personal economics and travel plans, but explains mis-chosen mates, inappropriate drug-testing, and the allure of pseudo-science.

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Nonfiction Nonfiction Mathematics Science Education Psychology Economics Sociology Philosophy Popular Science Business

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  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 208 pages
  • Publisher Hill and Wang
  • Publication Date August 18th 2001
  • First Publication 11/06/88
  • Language English
  • ISBN 9780809058402
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  • Category Non-Fiction
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