Matt Parker - Pi Times Roughly - book about mathematics
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PI TIMES ROUGHLY - MATT PARKER


Discover the fascinating world of mathematical errors and their surprising consequences! "Pi Times Roughly" is a book that will draw you into a whirlwind of funny, and sometimes tragic, stories, showing how inaccuracies in mathematics affect our daily lives. Get ready for a dose of humor, trivia and anecdotes told by Matt Parker, the well-known science popularizer from the Stand-Up Maths and Numberphile channels.


  • The first mathematics book at the top of the Sunday Times bestseller list
  • Full of humor and anecdotes about mathematical blunders
  • By Matt Parker, a well-known science popularizer
  • Tells about the consequences of mathematical errors in the real world
  • Explains the causes of air and construction disasters
  • Shows how mathematics affects our daily lives


Have you ever wondered why a bridge starts to sway when it shouldn't? Or why billions of dollars mysteriously disappear? Matt Parker explains in his book "Pi Times Roughly" how mathematics, or rather its imperfections, lead to many disasters and problems in our world. Learn how human errors, oversights and misunderstandings of mathematics can have serious consequences.


Matt Parker is convinced that our entire civilization is based on mathematics. Computer programs, finance, engineering - all these fields owe their existence and smooth operation to it. Mathematics works quietly behind the scenes until an error occurs. Then it becomes ruthless, revealing the consequences of human errors and inaccuracies.


The book "Pi Times Roughly" is not only a collection of funny anecdotes, but also a deep reflection on the role of mathematics in our lives. Parker shows how important it is to understand and correctly apply mathematical principles to avoid disasters and problems. Thanks to this book, you will look at mathematics from a completely new perspective and understand why it is worth taking care of its accuracy.


Insignis Media presents "Pi Times Roughly" - a fascinating journey through the world of mathematical errors and their consequences. Learn about the history of the Insignis Media brand, which has been providing readers with inspiring and informative books for years. Join the group of satisfied readers and discover how mathematics affects our lives!


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Specifications

AuthorMatt Parker
Bindingintegrated
PublisherInsignis Media
Number of pages368
Year of publication2025
ISBN9788368352863
Format199x139 mm

Matt Parker - Pi Times Roughly - book about mathematics

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