Proofiness: How You're Being Fooled by the Numbers

by Charles Seife

Book Overview

The bestselling author of "Zero" shows how mathematical misinformation pervades-and shapes-our daily lives. According to MSNBC, having a child makes you stupid. You actually lose IQ points. "Good... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0143120077
• ISBN13: 9780143120070
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 7.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher