The Mathematics of Life
Book description
Biologists have long dismissed mathematics as being unable to meaningfully contribute to our understanding of living beings. Within the past ten years, however, mathematicians have proven that they hold the key to unlocking the mysteries of our world--and ourselves. In The Mathematics of Life, Ian Stewart provides a fascinating overview…
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I love this book because it illustrates how a deep understanding of one subject area (mathematics) can help develop a deeper understanding of another (biology). This is a common theme in my teaching. I love how the author links the two fields of mathematics and biology in a way that is accessible to people in both fields.
This book will extend the knowledge of anyone working in the interdisciplinary area of mathematical biology and encourage the reader to see the value of viewing the world through interdisciplinary eyes.
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