Product Description

The Hidden Mathematics of Sport takes a unique and fascinating look at sport, by exploring the mathematics behind the action. You ll discover the best tactics for taking a penalty, the pros and cons of being a consistent golfer, the surprising connection between American Football and Cricket, the quirky history of the league tables, the unusual location of England s earliest football and how to avoid a repeat of the Isner-Mahut tennis marathon at Wimbledon. Whatever your sporting interests, from boxing to figure-skating, from rugby to horse-racing, you will find plenty to absorb and amuse you in this insightful book. This book is a new edition of Beating the Odds - 9781905798124.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #46702 in Books
• Published on: 2011-06-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .80" h x 5.20" w x 7.90" l, .85 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 200 pages

Review
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EDITION IS NOT AVAILABLE. Please refer to new addition Hidden Mathematics of Sport. ISBN 9781907554223 This book is priceless, even indispensable -- Sunday Telegraph, August 9 2005. This is a light, lovely and well-written book that will reward both sport-lovers and those indifferent to it. With becoming modesty, the authors call it a "dip-in book". It is also more. There is consistent regard for the importance of sport in human history. --The Times, August 18 2007

From the Author
This book is now out of print. A new, updated and redesigned edition was published in 2011 entitled "The Hidden Mathematics of Sport".

About the Author
Rob Eastaway is the author of the following popular titles from Portico Books: Why Do Buses Come In Threes (9781861058621), How Long Is A Piece Of String? (9781861056252) and Mindbenders and Brainteasers (9781861055620).