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200% of Nothing: An Eye-Opening Tour Through the Twists and Turns of Math Abuse and Innumeracy (Revised)

200% of Nothing

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"200% of Nothing" by A. K. Dewdney is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Core Mathematics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.

With the razor-sharp wit that made him popular as the "Mathematical Recreations" columnist for Scientific American, Dewdney exposes all the slick tricks and subtle schemes used by advertisers, politicians, stockbrokers, car dealers, and just about anybody who tries to impress us with numbers. Amusing examples of every kind of math abuse taken from real-life cases.

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Best For: Readers interested in understanding how mathematics can be misused in everyday contexts
Focus: Exposing deceptive uses of mathematics in advertising, politics, finance, and sales
Covers: Examples of mathematical manipulation and innumeracy drawn from real-life situations
Why It Matters: Helps readers recognize and critically evaluate misleading numerical claims encountered in daily life

"200% of Nothing" by A. K. Dewdney is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Core Mathematics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.

Topic: Core Mathematics

Author: A. K. Dewdney

Who this is for:

  • Teachers and classroom instructors
  • Students building subject mastery
  • Readers looking for practical learning support

Why this book matters: It stands out as a practical math resource that helps explain concepts, strengthen problem-solving, and support classroom or independent learning.

With the razor-sharp wit that made him popular as the "Mathematical Recreations" columnist for Scientific American, Dewdney exposes all the slick tricks and subtle schemes used by advertisers, politicians, stockbrokers, car dealers, and just about anybody who tries to impress us with numbers. Amusing examples of every kind of math abuse taken from real-life cases.

AuthorA. K. Dewdney
PublisherWiley
Published1996-02-09
ISBN-139780471145745
BindingPaperback
Pages192
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsMathematics
TopicCore Mathematics

Format: Paperback

Length: 192 pages

Language: English

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