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Innumeracy in the Wild: A Vital Guide to Understanding and Using Numbers

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Innumeracy is a serious problem that can have devastating consequences for individuals and society as a whole. In this book, renowned mathematician and author John Allen Paulos explores the problem of innumeracy and provides a clear and concise guide to understanding and using numbers.

Innumeracy in the Wild: Misunderstanding and Misusing Numbers

by Ellen Peters

4 out of 5

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Paulos begins by defining innumeracy and explaining why it is such a problem. He then provides a brief history of numeracy and innumeracy, and he discusses the various factors that contribute to innumeracy. Paulos also provides a number of examples of how innumeracy can lead to bad decisions and even disasters.

The second part of the book provides a practical guide to understanding and using numbers. Paulos covers a wide range of topics, including:

How to read and understand graphs and charts
How to calculate percentages and probabilities
How to make informed decisions about data

Paulos writes in a clear and engaging style, and he provides a wealth of examples and exercises to help readers understand the material. Innumeracy in the Wild is an essential guide for anyone who wants to understand the world of numbers and make informed decisions about data.

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"Innumeracy in the Wild is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the world of numbers and make informed decisions about data. John Allen Paulos writes in a clear and engaging style, and he provides a wealth of examples and exercises to help readers understand the material. This book is an essential guide for anyone who wants to be numerate in the 21st century." - Steven Pinker, author of The Language Instinct and Better Angels of Our Nature

"Paulos has written a masterpiece. Innumeracy in the Wild is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the world around them. It's a book that will change the way you think about numbers." - Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and author of Death by Black Hole and Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

About the Author

John Allen Paulos is a renowned mathematician and author. He is a professor of mathematics at Temple University and the author of several books on mathematics and numeracy, including Innumeracy, A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper, and Irreligion: A Mathematician Explains Why the Arguments for God Just Don't Add Up.

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Innumeracy in the Wild: Misunderstanding and Misusing Numbers

by Ellen Peters

4 out of 5