Useless arithmetic
Orrin H. Pilkey
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Useless arithmetic
by Orrin H. Pilkey, Unknown Author
Published
2007
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Pages
248
ISBN-13
9780231506991
Description
"The book offers fascinating case studies depicting how the seductiveness of quantitative models has led to unmanageable nuclear waste disposal practices, poisoned mining sites, unjustifiable faith in predicted sea level rise rates, bad predictions of future shoreline erosion rates, overoptimistic cost estimates of artificial beaches, and a host of other thorny problems. The authors demonstrate how many modelers have been reckless, employing fudge factors to assure "correct" answers and caring little if their models actually worked."--BOOK JACKET
Subjects
Heinemann Mathematics
Elements
Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica
Tractatus logico-philosophicus
De la terre à la lune
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Useless arithmetic?
This edition of Useless arithmetic has approximately 248 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Useless arithmetic?
For most readers, Useless arithmetic typically takes between 5h 10m and 3h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 62,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 8m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 62,000 words
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What is the word count of Useless arithmetic?
The estimated word count for Useless arithmetic is approximately 62,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Useless arithmetic?
Useless arithmetic was written by Orrin H. Pilkey, Unknown Author.
When was Useless arithmetic published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.