Everyday Mathematics

What is mathematics? It is variously described as an art, the tool of science, the language of science and as the queen of all sciences. It is a subject which is detested by many, liked by some and used by all. Everyday Mathematics is a book about the mathematics used by all in every walk of life. It gives a lucid account of the origin and development of mathematics and explains how it helps us in solving a variety of problems. It, in fact, underlines that mathematics is essential for every citizen, which also happens to be theme of the worldwide mathematicial movement 'Mathematics for all'. What is Mathematics? It is variously described as an art, the tool of science, the language of science and as the queen of all sciences. It is a subject which is detested by many, liked by some and used by all. Everyday Mathematics is a book about mathematics used by all in every walk of life. It gives a lucid account of the origin and development of mathematics and explains how it helps us in solving a variety of problems. It infact underlines that mathematics is essential for every citizen, which also happens to be the theme of the worldwide mathematical movement "Mathematics for all." Cover Title page © 1999 Dedication CONTENTS Acknowledgement Preface 1 - INTRODUCTION 2 - THE NUMBERS 3 - THE VARIABLES 4 - RATIOS: COMPARING THINGS 5 - SHAPES AND SIZES 6 - TRIGONOMETRY References Back Cover