Shape: the hidden geometry of information, biology, strategy, democracy, and everything else
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New York : Penguin Press, 2021.
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463 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
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"Shape reveals the geometry underneath some of the most important scientific, political, and philosophical problems we face. Geometry asks: Where are things? Which things are near each other? How can you get from one thing to another thing? Those are important questions. Geometry doesn't just measure the world--it explains it. Shape shows us how"--
The power of geometry can help us think better about practically everything in our daily lives: the geometry we learn in school is only a tiny part of the subject. Ellenberg reveals the geometry underneath some of the most important scientific, political, and philosophical problems we face.He shows that geometry doesn't just measure the world-- it explains it. -- adapted from jacket
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9781984879059, 1984879057, 9780593299739, 0593299736
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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"Shape reveals the geometry underneath some of the most important scientific, political, and philosophical problems we face. Geometry asks: Where are things? Which things are near each other? How can you get from one thing to another thing? Those are important questions. Geometry doesn't just measure the world--it explains it. Shape shows us how"--,Provided by publisher.
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The power of geometry can help us think better about practically everything in our daily lives: the geometry we learn in school is only a tiny part of the subject. Ellenberg reveals the geometry underneath some of the most important scientific, political, and philosophical problems we face.He shows that geometry doesn't just measure the world-- it explains it. -- adapted from jacket
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Ellenberg, J. (2021). Shape: the hidden geometry of information, biology, strategy, democracy, and everything else. New York, Penguin Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Ellenberg, Jordan, 1971-. 2021. Shape: The Hidden Geometry of Information, Biology, Strategy, Democracy, and Everything Else. New York, Penguin Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Ellenberg, Jordan, 1971-, Shape: The Hidden Geometry of Information, Biology, Strategy, Democracy, and Everything Else. New York, Penguin Press, 2021.
MLA Citation (style guide)Ellenberg, Jordan. Shape: The Hidden Geometry of Information, Biology, Strategy, Democracy, and Everything Else. New York, Penguin Press, 2021.
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