{"product_id":"patently-mathematical","title":"Patently Mathematical","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUncovers the surprising ways math shapes our lives—from whom we date to what we learn.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow do dating sites match compatible partners? What do cell phones and sea coasts have in common? And why do computer scientists keep ant colonies? Jeff Suzuki answers these questions and more in \u003ci\u003ePatently Mathematical\u003c\/i\u003e, which explores the mathematics behind some of the key inventions that have changed our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, patents based on mathematics have been issued by the thousands—from search engines and image recognition technology to educational software and LEGO designs. Suzuki delves into the details of cutting-edge devices, programs, and products to show how even the simplest mathematical principles can be turned into patentable ideas worth billions of dollars. Readers will discover \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• whether secure credit cards are really secure\u003cbr\u003e• how improved data compression made streaming video services like Netflix a hit\u003cbr\u003e• the mathematics behind self-correcting golf balls\u003cbr\u003e• why Google is such an effective and popular search engine\u003cbr\u003e• how eHarmony and Match.com find the perfect partner for those seeking a mate\u003cbr\u003e• and much more!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA gifted writer who combines quirky historical anecdotes with relatable, everyday examples, Suzuki makes math interesting for everyone who likes to ponder the world of numerical relationships. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Jeff Suzuki's \u003ci\u003eConstitutional Calculus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Presents an entertaining and insightful approach to the mathematics that underlies the American system of government. The book is neatly organized, breaking down the United States Constitution by article, section, and amendment. Within each piece, Suzuki reviews the mathematical principles that went into the underlying framework.\"—\u003ci\u003eMathematical Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A breath of fresh air. . . . A reaffirmation that mathematics should be used more often to make general public policy.\"—\u003ci\u003eMAA Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johns Hopkins University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54226354897240,"sku":"9781421427058","price":36.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781421427058_8cc57591-38ff-41ca-8dd1-fd9c05518b06.jpg?v=1777095056","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/patently-mathematical","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}