Innumeracy mathematical illiteracy and its consequences
Examines the nation's burgeoning inability to deal rationally with very large numbers, assesses the impact on government policymaking and everyday life, and shows what can be done about this.
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| Language: | English |
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New York :
Hill and Wang,
2001.
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| Edition: | First paperback edition. |
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