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Math in Drag [Hardback]

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  • Formāts: Hardback, 280 pages, height x width x depth: 229x152x25 mm, weight: 522 g, 6 Illustrations, black and white; 27 Illustrations, black and white
  • Izdošanas datums: 16-May-2024
  • Izdevniecība: Johns Hopkins University Press
  • ISBN-10: 1421448742
  • ISBN-13: 9781421448749
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  • Formāts: Hardback, 280 pages, height x width x depth: 229x152x25 mm, weight: 522 g, 6 Illustrations, black and white; 27 Illustrations, black and white
  • Izdošanas datums: 16-May-2024
  • Izdevniecība: Johns Hopkins University Press
  • ISBN-10: 1421448742
  • ISBN-13: 9781421448749
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Subverts a dull image of mathematics, showing readers how math can sparkle and sashay and transforming the way we think about numbers. Illustrations.

"This work subverts a dull image of mathematics, showing us how math can sparkle and sashay and transforming the way we think about numbers"--

"Unleash your inner math diva.Join sensational drag queen Kyne Santos on a fascinating journey through the glamorous world of . . . math? This hilarious and sometimes controversial book is your VIP pass, taking you behind the scenes with a TikTok superstar who shatters stereotypes and proves that math can be sassy and fun, even for people who think they aren't good at it.Within these pages, Kyne educates us about both mathematical mysteries and the world of drag through her unique perspective. With elegant irreverence, Kyne explores surprising connections, such as the artistry of ballroom culture and the nature of infinity, the illegal joys of Pride and dividing by zero, and the role of statistics in her own experience on Drag Race. This book is about more than just numbers-it's a celebration of inclusivity and the exhilaration of rebellion. Kyne gets personal while sharing her own experiences as a queer person forging a path in STEM. She empowers readers of all ages, genders, and skill levels to break school rules, question everything, and embrace math's beauty. Math in Drag explores a world in which numbers glitter and equations sashay through history. Read it to fire your own excitement and unleash your inner diva. Let Kyne Santos show you how to perform math with style and flair"--

Unleash your inner math diva.

Join sensational drag queen Kyne Santos on an extraordinary journey through the glamorous world of . . . math?

This sassy book is your VIP pass, taking you behind the scenes with a TikTok superstar who shatters stereotypes and proves that math can be fascinating and fun, even for people who think they aren't good at it.

With her irreverent style and unique perspective, Kyne investigates mathematical mysteries while educating us about the art of drag. She explores surprising connections, such as the elegance of ballroom culture and the nature of infinity, the rebellious joys of Pride and dividing by zero, and the role of statistics in her own experience on Drag Race. Kyne gets personal while sharing her experiences as a queer person forging a path in STEM, overcoming obstacles to stay fierce, stay real, and thrive! She empowers readers of all skill levels to break school rules, question everything, and embrace math's beauty.

In Math in Drag, numbers glitter, equations sashay through history, and inclusivity is a celebration. Read it to fire your excitement and unleash your inner math diva!

Papildus informācija

Short-listed for LA Times Book Prize for Science & Technology (United States).A 2025 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes finalist. Unleash your inner math diva.

Preface
Chapter
1. Infinite Possibilities
Chapter
2. Celebrity Numbers
Chapter
3. How to Cut a Cake and Eat It Too
Chapter
4. Luck Be a Ladyboy
Chapter
5. The Average Queen
Chapter
6. Growing Pains
Chapter
7. Illegal Math
Chapter
8. Queer Geometry
Chapter
9. Mathematical Realness
Chapter
10. Curtain Call
Acknowledgments
Appendix
Notes
Index

Kyne Santos is a math educator, science communicator, social media influencer, and drag queen.