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Mapmatics
Publisher:
Pan Macmillan UK
| Author:
Paulina Rowinska
| Language:
English
| Format:
Trade Paperback
Publisher:
Pan Macmillan UK
Author:
Paulina Rowinska
Language:
English
Format:
Trade Paperback
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How does a delivery driver distribute hundreds of packages in a single working day? Why does remote Alaska have such a large airport? Where should we look for elusive serial killers? The answers lie in the crucial connection between maps and maths.
In Mapmatics, Dr Paulina Rowinska embarks on a fascinating journey to discover the mathematical foundations of cartography and cartographical influences on mathematics. From a sixteenth-century map that remains an indispensable navigation tool despite emphasizing the North–South divide, and maps of voting districts that can empower or silence whole communities, to public transport maps that both guide and mislead passengers, she reveals how maps and maths shape not only our sense of space and time but also our worldview.
Through entertaining stories, surprising real-world examples and a cast of unforgettable characters, Mapmatics helps us to appreciate the mathematical methods and ideas behind maps. And, by illuminating how our world works, leaves us better equipped to understand and look after it.
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How does a delivery driver distribute hundreds of packages in a single working day? Why does remote Alaska have such a large airport? Where should we look for elusive serial killers? The answers lie in the crucial connection between maps and maths.
In Mapmatics, Dr Paulina Rowinska embarks on a fascinating journey to discover the mathematical foundations of cartography and cartographical influences on mathematics. From a sixteenth-century map that remains an indispensable navigation tool despite emphasizing the North–South divide, and maps of voting districts that can empower or silence whole communities, to public transport maps that both guide and mislead passengers, she reveals how maps and maths shape not only our sense of space and time but also our worldview.
Through entertaining stories, surprising real-world examples and a cast of unforgettable characters, Mapmatics helps us to appreciate the mathematical methods and ideas behind maps. And, by illuminating how our world works, leaves us better equipped to understand and look after it.
About Author
Hi! I’m Paulina Rowińska, a writer, mathematician and science communicator based in Warsaw, Poland. I authored the popular science book, 'Mapmatics: How We Navigate the World Through Numbers'.
During my PhD in mathematics and statistics at Imperial College London, I realised I prefer communicating science to doing research. Through newspaper articles, radio shows, and TV programs, I've shared the beauty and relevance of mathematics with diverse audiences. Now I create interactive maths and data science content for Brilliant, an educational company.
In September, I’ll join the Graduate Program in Science Writing at MIT in Cambridge, MA. I aim to continue exploring the role of mathematics in our daily lives while also covering topics like mental health and environmental issues.
When I'm not writing, you'll probably find me devouring a book from my ever-growing to-be-read pile, learning a new language, or watching a cheesy musical.
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