The Indisputable Existence of Santa Claus: The Mathematics of Christmas

by Thomas Oléron Evans and Hannah Fry

Book Overview

A wonderful holiday gift, two renowned number analysts explore the mathematical equations behind the Christmas holiday in The Indisputable Existence of Santa Claus.

How do you apply game theory to select who should be on your Christmas shopping list? What equations should you use to decorate the Christmas tree? Will calculations show Santa is getting steadily thinner--shimmying up and down chimneys for a whole night--or fatter--as...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1468316125
• ISBN13: 9781468316124
• Release Date: October 2017
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.1" x 7.7"