Mapmatics
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A gripping exploration of how cartography shapes our world and the
impact of maps on our everyday lives. How does a delivery driver
distribute hundreds of packages in a single day?Why can maps help
to win elections?Where should we look for serial killers?The
answers lie in the crucial connection between maps and maths.
----------In Mapmatics, mathematician Dr Paulina Rowinska embarks
on a fascinating journey to discover the mathematical foundations
of cartography and cartographical influences on mathematics.From a
sixteenth-century map that remains an indispensable navigation tool
on our phones, to public transport maps that both guide and mislead
passengers, she reveals how maps and maths shape not only our sense
of space and time but also our worldview. In entertaining stories,
surprising real-world examples, maps, illustrations and a cast of
unforgettable characters, Mapmatics helps us to appreciate the
mathematical methods and ideas behind maps. And, by illuminating
how our world works, leaves us better equipped to look after
it.----------‘If you have ever wondered why an airliner bound from
London to Los Angeles flies over Greenland, how we know what lies
inside the Earth, or how computers correct errors, then this is for
you’ – John Gribbin, author of Six Impossible Things'This book blew
my mind, again and again' – Roma Agrawal, author of
Built'Entertaining, illuminating . . .An engaging look at a
fascinating subject' – New Scientist'An expansive journey through
time and place' – The Observer
Výber kníh autorov
Pan Macmillan ,
Paulina Rowinska
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Pan Macmillan,
Paulina Rowinska
Výber kníh vydavateľa
Slovart
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Slovart
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