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John Allen Paulos

Born in 1945 math.temple.edu @JohnAllenPaulos

  • John Allen Paulos is a mathematician and author known for his ability to explain complex mathematical concepts in an accessible and entertaining way.

  • He has written several popular books on mathematics, including "Innumeracy" and "A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper." John Allen Paulos teaches at Temple University and has a talent for using humor and everyday examples to illustrate mathematical principles.

  • In "A Mathematician Plays the Stock Market," he draws on his personal experiences with investing, particularly his losses in WorldCom stock, to explore the relationship between mathematics and the stock market.

  • Paulos' work often focuses on the importance of mathematical literacy and critical thinking in everyday life.

Books by John Allen Paulos

Innumeracy
by John Allen Paulos • 1988
Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences
3.78
5k+
Mathematics
Science
Psychology
Innumeracy Summary
Innumeracy
Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences
by John Allen Paulos 1988 209 pages
3.78
5k+ ratings
Mathematics
Science
Psychology
Irreligion
by John Allen Paulos • 2008
A Mathematician Explains Why the Arguments for God Just Don't Add Up
3.66
2k+
Religion
Atheism
Science
Irreligion Summary
Irreligion
A Mathematician Explains Why the Arguments for God Just Don't Add Up
by John Allen Paulos 2008 158 pages
3.66
2k+ ratings
Religion
Atheism
Science
A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper
by John Allen Paulos • 1997
3.60
1k+
Mathematics
Science
Education
A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper Summary
A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper
by John Allen Paulos 1997 224 pages
3.60
1k+ ratings
Mathematics
Science
Education
A Mathematician Plays the Stock Market
by John Allen Paulos • 2003
3.46
500+
Finance
Mathematics
Economics
A Mathematician Plays the Stock Market Summary
A Mathematician Plays the Stock Market
by John Allen Paulos 2003 224 pages
3.46
500+ ratings
Finance
Mathematics
Economics
Beyond Numeracy
by John Allen Paulos • 1990
3.83
498
Mathematics
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Education
Beyond Numeracy Summary
Beyond Numeracy
by John Allen Paulos 1990 304 pages
3.83
498 ratings
Mathematics
Science
Education
I Think, Therefore I Laugh
by John Allen Paulos • 1985
3.48
245
Philosophy
Humor
Science
I Think, Therefore I Laugh Summary
I Think, Therefore I Laugh
by John Allen Paulos 1985 192 pages
3.48
245 ratings
Philosophy
Humor
Science
Once Upon A Number
by John Allen Paulos • 1998
The Hidden Mathematical Logic Of Stories
3.36
228
Mathematics
Science
Writing
Once Upon A Number Summary
Once Upon A Number
The Hidden Mathematical Logic Of Stories
by John Allen Paulos 1998 224 pages
3.36
228 ratings
Mathematics
Science
Writing
Numerate Life
by John Allen Paulos • 2015
A Mathematician Explores the Vagaries of Life, His Own and Probably Yours
3.49
170
Mathematics
Science
Biography
Numerate Life Summary
Numerate Life
A Mathematician Explores the Vagaries of Life, His Own and Probably Yours
by John Allen Paulos 2015 206 pages
3.49
170 ratings
Mathematics
Science
Biography
Mathematics and Humor
by John Allen Paulos • 1980
3.40
159
Mathematics
Humor
Comedy
Mathematics and Humor Summary
Mathematics and Humor
by John Allen Paulos 1980 124 pages
3.40
159 ratings
Mathematics
Humor
Comedy
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