Mathematics and Sex
By (Author) Clio Cresswell
Allen & Unwin
Allen & Unwin
1st September 2003
Australia
General
Non Fiction
306.7
Short-listed for QLD Premier's Literary Awards 2004 (Australia)
Paperback
192
Width 140mm, Height 208mm
274g
You've heard of sexual chemistry Now try sexual mathematics ...For most people seeing "mathematics" and "sex" side by side is strange enough, let alone discovering there is, in fact, a deep and captivating relationship between the two. Well, it's time to shatter the stereotypes! Join Dr Clio Cresswell on a fun and frisky journey as she reveals how mathematics can unlock the secrets of love and sex, dating and mating. Tackle such age-old dilemmas as: how much should you compromise in a relationship; exactly what is it that we find attractive in a lover; and how many partners should you have before you can be sure you've found the one Jump into bed with "Mathematics and Sex" and discover just how love, lust and the search for the ideal life partner can be spiced up with a little mathematics thrown into the mix.
"This book is passionate about the role of mathematics in every human activity, and joyful about matters of sex. Dinner-party conversations may never be the same." --Professor Ian Sloan, president, International Council of Industrial and Applied Mathematics
Clio Cresswell, PhD, mathematician, writer, media presenter and educator, was born in England, had her childhood in Greece, was raised in the south of France, and attended university in Australia. Clio s somewhat unorthodox upbringing has greatly contributed to her varied and eclectic outlook on life. She enjoys all mental challenges and enjoys the extreme diversity of total body and intellectual workouts.
For several years a Visiting Fellow at the School of Mathematics, University of New South Wales, Clio is also a seasoned media performer. She features regularly on Australian television, radio and press.