|
|
|
Item Details
Title:
|
SLIPPERY MATH IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS
PRICE TAG AND DEFENSE |
By: |
ADAMS |
Format: |
Hardback |
List price:
|
£126.00 |
We currently do not stock this item, please contact the publisher directly for
further information.
|
|
|
|
|
ISBN 10: |
0824743814 |
ISBN 13: |
9780824743819 |
Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC |
Pub. date: |
2 August, 2002 |
Pages: |
240 |
Synopsis: |
Highlighting how slippery numbers and questionable mathematical conclusions emerge and what can be done to safeguard against them, this book examines flawed usage of math in public affairs through actual cases of how mathematical data and conclusions can be distorted and misrepresented to influence public opinion. The author analyzes the cost of "slippery math" in terms of squandered resources and identifies common misperceptions about the role of math in public affairs. He discusses how math education can be reformed to sharpen public awareness of "slippery math," the development of math models and their use and misuse, and proper and improper polling methods. |
Publication: |
US |
Imprint: |
Marcel Dekker Inc |
Returns: |
Non-returnable |
|
|
Some other items by this author:
THE TRIALS OF THE REV. ROBERT BINGHAM, CURATE OF MARESFIELD, IN SUSSEX, ON A CHARGE OF SENDING AN INCENDIARY LETTER, AND OF SETTING FIRE TO HIS DWELLING-HOUSE, BEFORE THE LORD CHIEF, BARON, AT HORSHAM, MARCH 26TH, 1811, TAKEN IN SHORT-HAND, BY MR....
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Little Worried Caterpillar (PB)
Little Green knows she''s about to make a big change - transformingfrom a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly. Everyone is VERYexcited! But Little Green is VERY worried. What if being a butterflyisn''t as brilliant as everyone says?Join Little Green as she finds her own path ... with just a littlehelp from her friends.
|
|
All the Things We Carry PB
What can you carry?A pebble? A teddy? A bright red balloon? A painting you''ve made?A hope or a dream?This gorgeous, reassuring picture book celebrates all the preciousthings we can carry, from toys and treasures to love and hope. With comforting rhymes and fabulous illustrations, this is a warmhug of a picture book.
|
|
|
|