"An esteemed mathematician shows how math powers the world, from technology to health care and beyond"-- Provided by publisher
Almost all of us have sat in a math class, wondering if we would ever use it in the real world. Stewart argues that math isn't just about boring computations: it's a means to achieve great things, such as space exploration and organ donation. He shows that trigonometry is essential to keeping a satellite in orbit, and how the prime numbers power the world's most advanced security systems. Math isn't just relevant to our lives. It is the very fabric of our existence. -- adapted from jacket
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