A signed first printing of math professor John Allen Paulos's examination of the use (or "misuse") of mathematics by politicians and the news media. Signed by the author on half title page. --- In tan paper-covered boards backed in beige cloth with spine titling in gilt and black. Volume wrapped in dust jacket with photographic portrait of the author to back flap. --- A newish copy: bright, tightly-bound and lacking noticeable damages. Unclipped ($18) jacket with retailer's stickers to front and back panels, otherwise in great shape and wrapped in removable archival mylar protector.; Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; xi, 212 pages; Signed by Author
Title: A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper
Edition: First Edition
ISBN Number: 0465043623
ISBN-13: 9780465043620
Location Published: New York, Basic Books / HarperCollins: 1995
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket
Inscription: Signed by Author
Categories: >>American Society, Life in the US
Stock No.: 86784
