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Mathematics in Popular Culture: Essays on Appearances in Film, Fiction, Games, Television and Other Media Jessica K Sklar
Mathematics in Popular Culture: Essays on Appearances in Film, Fiction, Games, Television and Other Media
Jessica K Sklar
Although mathematics has long been considered an arcane, inaccessible discipline, it has maintained a surprising presence in popular media for over a century. In this compendium, contributors consider the role of maths in everything from blockbuster films, crossword puzzles, fantasy role-playing games, and TV shows to science fiction tales, award-winning plays, and classic works of literature.
345 pages, illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | March 14, 2012 |
| ISBN13 | 9780786449781 |
| Publishers | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Pages | 353 |
| Dimensions | 178 × 254 × 28 mm · 612 g |
| Language | English |
| Editor | Sklar, Elizabeth S. |
| Editor | Sklar, Jessica K. |