Math on Trial: How Numbers Get Used and Abused in the Courtroom - Hardcover

Math on Trial: How Numbers Get Used and Abused in the Courtroom - Hardcover

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Math on Trial: How Numbers Get Used and Abused in the Courtroom - Hardcover

Math on Trial: How Numbers Get Used and Abused in the Courtroom - Hardcover

$29.99

by Leila Schneps (Author), Coralie Colmez (Author)

In the wrong hands, math can be deadly. Even the simplest numbers can become powerful forces when manipulated by politicians or the media, but in the case of the law, your liberty--and your life--can depend on the right calculation.

Author Biography

Leila Schneps studied mathematics at Harvard University and now holds a research position at the University of Paris, France. She has taught mathematics for more than thirty years.

Schneps's daughter, Coralie Colmez, graduated with a First from Cambridge University in 2009, and now lives in London where she teaches and writes about mathematics. They both belong to the Bayes in Law Research Consortium, an international team devoted to improving the use of probability and statistics in criminal trials.
Number of Pages: 272
Dimensions: 1.3 x 9.3 x 6.2 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: March 01, 2013

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