Innumeracy

Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences

Hardcover, 144 pages

English language

Published Jan. 1, 1988 by Hill and Wang.

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978-0-8090-7447-1
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Mathematical Illiteracy and its Consequences is a 1988 book by mathematician John Allen Paulos about innumeracy (deficiency of numeracy) as the mathematical equivalent of illiteracy: incompetence with numbers rather than words. Innumeracy is a problem with many otherwise educated and knowledgeable people.

13 editions

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  • Mathematics (Specific Aspects)
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