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Guesstimation : solving the world's problems on the back of a cocktail napkin / Lawrence Weinstein and John A. Adam.
| Author/creator | Weinstein, Lawrence, 1960- |
| Other author | Adam, John A. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, ©2008. |
| Description | xv, 301 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm |
| Subjects |
| Partial contents | How to solve problems -- Dealing with large numbers -- General questions -- Animals and people -- Transportation -- Energy and work -- Hydrocarbons and carbohydrates -- The earth the moon, and lots of gerbils -- Energy and the environment -- The atmosphere -- Risk -- Unanswered questions. |
| Abstract | Unlocks the power of approximation-- popular mathematics rounded to the nearest power of ten. The ability to estimate is an important skill in daily life. |
| Local note | Little-352259--305131030330M |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 295-297) and index. |
| LCCN | 2007033928 |
| ISBN | 9780691129495 (clothbound : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0691129495 (clothbound : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QA 276.8 .W45 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |