Is math the universal language? Math and the problem of communicating across cultures -- Can math eliminate bias? Math and the problem of fairness -- Can math predict the next move? Math and the problem of winning (or not losing, at least) -- Can math open doors? Math and the problem of opportunity -- What is genuine beauty? Math and the problem of perception.
Summary:
"Weltman discusses ways that math is applied to solve real-world problems in the social sciences, humanities, and arts-all while making complex lines of thought seem simple. The author also highlights stories of people who did not fit the standard portrait of a mathematician but still made meaningful contributions to mathematics"-- Provided by publisher.
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