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by John Allen Paulos (Author) "Vilified as a "quota queen" and hailed as an activist superwoman, Lani Guinier probably became a greater news presence than she would have if President..." (more)
Key Phrases: complexity horizon, multiplication principle, anchoring effects, New York Times, United States, Lani Guinier (more...)
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In this book the author of Innumeracy : Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences reveals the hidden mathematical angles in countless media stories. His real life perspective on the statistics we rely on and how they can mislead is for anyone interested in gaining a more accurate view of their world. The book is written with a humorous and knowledgeable style that makes it great reading. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Math professor Paulos's irreverent investigation of the often faulty use of statistics and fact in newspaper articles.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Anchor (September 26, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 038548254X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0385482547
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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