Mathematics in Culture & Society

An in-depth selection of articles from Encyclopedia of Mathematics and Society. Each title in The Encyclopedia of Mathematics and Society Singles presents 60-70 articles showing the maths behind our daily lives, explaining to students how and why maths works, and allowing readers to better understand how disciplines such as algebra, geometry, calculus, and others affect what we do every day. This outstanding reference is appropriate for both high school and undergraduate programmes, making the content readily accessible to public library patrons as well. The articles are written in clear language and presented in a uniform, easily readable format. Every article begins with standard, ready reference top matter which includes the category, fields of study (such as geometry, measurements, communication) and a brief summary. The heart of the essay discusses the interconnections of mathematics, including its meaning, history and usage. Every essay ends with a list of sources for further reading and see-also cross-references. Mathematical in Culture & Society Table of Contents: Acrostics, Word Squares and Crosswords; Algebra in Society; Archery; Ballet; Ballroom Dancing; Baseball; Basketball; Basketry; Betting and Fairness; Billiards; Birthday Problem; Board Games; Calculus in Society; Cheerleading; Climbing; Cocktail Party Problem; Composing; Connections in Society; Cooking; Crochet and Knitting; Dice Games; Extreme Sports; Fantasy Sports Leagues; Fireworks; Fishing; Football; Geometry in Society; Geometry of Music; Golden Ratio; Gymnastics; Harmonics; Hockey; Knots; Lotteries; Magic; Marriage; Martial Arts; Mathematical Puzzles; Mathematics and Religion; Mathematics Genealogy Project; Measurements in Society; Musical Theater; Numbers and God; Origami; Painting; Percussion Instruments; Popular Music; Predicting Divorce; Puzzles; Pythagorean and Fibonacci Tuning; Quilting; Racket Games; Rankings; Representation in Society; Scales; Sculpture; Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon; Sk