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Numbers Rule

The Vexing Mathematics of Democracy, from Plato to the Present
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Since the very birth of democracy in ancient Greece, the simple act of voting has given rise to mathematical paradoxes that have puzzled some of the greatest philosophers, statesmen, and mathematicians. Numbers Rule traces the epic quest by these thinkers to create a more perfect democracy and adapt to the ever-changing demands that each new genera

Author Biography:

George G. Szpiro, PhD, is a mathematician and journalist. He covers Israel and the Middle East for the Swiss daily newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung, for which he also writes an award-winning monthly column on mathematics. His books include Poincaré's Prize: The Hundred-Year Quest to Solve One of Math's Greatest Puzzles (Dutton).
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November 3rd, 2020
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  • Professional & Vocational
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
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21 tables.
Pages
240
ISBN-13
9780691209081
Product ID
33268107

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