The Lore of Large Numbers
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The Lore of Large Numbers is a popular mathematics book by Philip J. Davis that explores the history, concepts, and surprising implications of very large numbers and probability in everyday life.
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book
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mathematics book ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ person ⓘ |
| author | Philip J. Davis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| describedAs | popular mathematics book ⓘ |
| explores |
concepts of very large numbers
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historical development of ideas about large numbers ⓘ surprising implications of probability ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
counterintuitive aspects of large numbers
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interpretation of probabilistic events ⓘ role of large numbers in real-world contexts ⓘ |
| genre | popular mathematics ⓘ |
| hasAuthor | Philip J. Davis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasFormat | print ⓘ |
| hasSubjectArea |
history of science
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mathematics ⓘ probability theory ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general audience
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students of mathematics ⓘ |
| isAbout |
law of large numbers
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randomness in everyday life ⓘ statistical regularity ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
applications of probability in everyday life
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history of mathematics ⓘ large numbers ⓘ probability ⓘ |
| occupation |
author
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mathematician ⓘ |
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