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Fluke

Fluke

by Joseph Mazur

ChanceCoincidence theory (Mathematics)Simultaneity (Physics)CoincidenceFixed point theory
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About this book

Looks at coincidences and unlikely occurrences, delving into the mathematical concepts of probability and sharing stories of striking flukes and coincidences from around the world.

Themes & subjects

ChanceCoincidence theory (Mathematics)Simultaneity (Physics)CoincidenceFixed point theoryRelativity (physics)

Author

Joseph Mazur

Pages

273

Read time

≈ 7h

Editions

5

Language

English

Publisher

Oneworld Publications

ISBN

9781780749006

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