A book for the eternally curious, Coincidences, Chaos, and All That Math Jazz fuses an academic's understanding of the mathematical skeleton of the universe with the sensibility of a comedian, making life's big questions accessible and compelling.

"...Burger and Starbird are such engaging communicators that they make the subject fascinating. With clear and witty explanations... they shed welcome light on a weighty subject."
Publishing News

"Math Jazz is, as its name suggests, a medley of absorbing mathematical diversions, from two professors who know how to hold an audience. Their maths is rooted firmly in the real world—if you include extra dimensions. Expect presidential assassinations, origami and some decidedly quirky illustrations... No maths degree needed; just add grey matter."
Ben Longstaff, New Scientist

November 2006 • Paper • £11.99 • ISBN 978 0 393 32931 5 • 304pp • 140 x 210mm • 160 illustrations