Title: Mathematics in popular culture
Description: "In this compendium, contributors consider the role of math in blockbuster films, baseball, crossword puzzles, fantasy role-playing games, and television shows to science fiction tales, award-winning plays and classic works of literature. Revealing the broad range of intersections between mathematics and mainstream culture, this collection demonstrates that even "mass entertainment" can have a hidden depth. "--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Popular culture, Mass media and culture, Mathematics in mass media, Popular culture, united states
Places: United States