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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.

Mathematics in Popular Culture

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    A Paperback by Elizabeth S. Sklar

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      Publisher: McFarland & Company
      Publication Date: 3/30/2012 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780786449781, 978-0786449781
      ISBN10: 0786449780

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      Book Synopsis
      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.

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