Mathematics and the Unexpected
Author(s)
Ekeland, Ivar
Ekeland, Ivar
"Not the least unexpected thing about Mathematics and the Unexpected is that a real mathematician should write not just a literate work, but a literary one."—Ian Stewart, New Scientist
"In this brief, elegant treatise, assessable to anyone who likes to think, Ivar Ekelund explains some philosophical implications of recent mathematics. He examines randomness, the geometry involved in making predictions, and why general trends are easy to project (it will snow in January) but particulars are practically impossible (it will snow from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the 21st)."—Village Voice
Keywords
Catastrophes (Mathematics), QA614.58 .E3413 1988, 514/.7
Catastrophes (Mathematics), QA614.58 .E3413 1988, 514/.7
| Name in long format: | Mathematics and the Unexpected |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0226199908 |
| ISBN-13: | 9780226199900 |
| Book pages: | 154 |
| Book language: | en |
| Edition: | Reprint |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Publisher: | University of Chicago Press |
| Dimensions: | Height: 0.4 Inches, Length: 8.08 Inches, Weight: 0.4629707502 Pounds, Width: 5.29 Inches |
