Lancelot Hogben
British experimental zoologist, medical statistician and popular science writer, best known for Mathematics for the Million (1936) and for developing the Xenopus (African clawed frog) pregnancy test; also wrote on language and education.
Books
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1. Mathematics For The Million
A Popular Self-Education in Mathematics
Aimed at the general reader, this popular exposition demystifies mathematical ideas by tracing their historical development and demonstrating practical applications in everyday life and science. It covers number systems, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, measurement, probability and statistics, and basic calculus concepts, using clear explanations, examples and illustrations to build intuition rather than formal proof. Throughout, the book emphasizes the relevance of mathematics to social and technological problems and advocates for broad mathematical literacy as a tool for rational thinking and informed citizenship.
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