Another fascinating set of theoretical gems from popular science author John Casti. Injecting all-new ingredients into his trademark recipe of real-world examples, historical anecdotes, and straightforward explanations, Casti seeks to bring maths to life. It explores how knot theory informs the classic tale of Alexander the Great and the Gordian Knot, and considers how the Shannon Coding Theory applies to decoding the human genome.
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Another fascinating set of theoretical gems from popular science author John Casti. Injecting all-new ingredients into his trademark recipe of real-world examples, historical anecdotes, and straightforward explanations, Casti seeks to bring maths to life. It explores how knot theory informs the classic tale of Alexander the Great and the Gordian Knot, and considers how the Shannon Coding Theory applies to decoding the human genome.
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