| The Numbers Behind Numb3rs: Solving Crime with Mathematics Contributor(s): Devlin, Keith (Author), Lorden, Gary (Author) |
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ISBN: 0452288576 ISBN-13: 9780452288577 Publisher: Plume Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: August 2007 Annotation: The companion to the hit CBS crime series "Numb3rs" presents the fascinating way mathematics is used to fight real-life crime. |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Applied - True Crime - Performing Arts | Television - History & Criticism |
| Dewey: 363.250 |
| LCCN: 2007018115 |
| Age Level: 18-UP |
| Grade Level: 13-UP |
| Physical Information: 0.55" H x 5.4" W x 8.04" L (0.49 lbs) 256 pages |
| Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The companion to the hit CBS crime series Numb3rs presents the fascinating way mathematics is used to fight real-life crime Using the popular CBS prime-time TV crime series Numb3rs as a springboard, Keith Devlin (known to millions of NPR listeners as the Math Guy on NPR's Weekend Edition with Scott Simon) and Gary Lorden (the principal math advisor to Numb3rs) explain real-life mathematical techniques used by the FBI and other law enforcement agencies to catch and convict criminals. From forensics to counterterrorism, the Riemann hypothesis to image enhancement, solving murders to beating casinos, Devlin and Lorden present compelling cases that illustrate how advanced mathematics can be used in state-of-the-art criminal investigations. |
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