Innumeracy: mathematical illiteracy and its consequences
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New York : Hill and Wang, 2001.
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Book
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1st paperback edition.
Physical Desc:
xvi, 180 pages ; 21 cm
Status:
Broomfield Non-Fiction
510 Paulo
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Examines the nation's burgeoning inability to deal rationally with very large numbers, assesses the impact on government policymaking and everyday life, and shows what can be done about this.
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English
ISBN:
9780809058402, 0809058405
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Originally published: New York : Hill and Wang, 1988.
Description
Examines the nation's burgeoning inability to deal rationally with very large numbers, assesses the impact on government policymaking and everyday life, and shows what can be done about this.
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Paulos, J. A. (2001). Innumeracy: mathematical illiteracy and its consequences. 1st paperback edition. New York, Hill and Wang.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Paulos, John Allen. 2001. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences. New York, Hill and Wang.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Paulos, John Allen, Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences. New York, Hill and Wang, 2001.
MLA Citation (style guide)Paulos, John Allen. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences. 1st paperback edition. New York, Hill and Wang, 2001.
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