The Arithmetic of Life and Death
$28.71
- Paperback
220 pages
- Release Date
3 August 2001
Summary
Whether you realize it or not, numbers are everywhere–and integral to almost every facet of your life. From your next raise in pay to the inevitable rise of inflation, your weekly family budget to your end of the national debt. And as George Shaffner amazingly reveals, there are discerning answers (and a great measure of comfort) in numbers.
In The Arithmetic of Life, he applies the basic principles of mathematics–addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division–to some of…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780345426451 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0345426452 |
| Author: | George Shaffner |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Fawcett |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 220 |
| Release Date: | 3 August 2001 |
| Weight: | 255g |
| Dimensions: | 217mm x 141mm x 11mm |
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Critics Review
“AN APPEALING MIX OF COMMON SENSE AND SOLID REASONING … Written in lively style, with sly wit … Shines light into several interesting corners of everyday life, often with surprising results–and the numbers don’t lie.”
–Kirkus Reviews
“Shaffner’s writing is … clever and clear… . It’s highly probable that many readers will learn from it.”
–Publishers Weekly
About The Author
George Shaffner
George Shaffner has worked in the computer industry for twenty years, most recently as CEO or COO of three international computer companies. He is the father of three children, who are all math refugees.
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