A Hilarious Deep Dive into Real-World Mathematical Blunders

Mathematics underpins almost every aspect of modern life, from financial markets and computer software to architectural design and space exploration. But what happens when a simple calculation error or a misplaced decimal point slips through the cracks? In Humble Pi, Matt Parker takes readers on an entertaining journey through real-world mishaps, glitches, and miscalculations. From wobbling bridges and lottery flaws to stock market crashes and aviation blunders, this international bestseller demonstrates the real-world impact of math errors in a lighthearted, accessible tone.

Why Smart Readers Love Humble Pi

Whether you are a math enthusiast, a software developer, a student, or simply someone who loves witty non-fiction, Matt Parker’s brilliant storytelling makes complex concepts fun and easy to digest. You will learn about integer overflows, rounding errors, unit conversion disasters, and bizarre calendar glitches without needing an advanced degree in Livre de Matt Parker.

Language: English. 

Nombre de pages: 336.mathematics.