The mathematical instinct

In The Math Instinct, Keith Devlin, one of the greatest popularizers of the subject, shows us how we can improve our innate mathematical knowledge. If we have innate mathematical abilities, why do we need to learn math in school, and why do most of us have so much difficulty understanding it? Are there ways and strategies that ordinary people can employ to improve their mathematical skills? Can we learn from dogs, cats, and other animals how to "do math"? The answer to all these questions is "yes." "Devlin is a master at popularizing mathematics." K.C. Cole, author of The Universe and a Teacup and First You Build a Cloud "The author makes math less intimidating by showing that it is everywhere." American Scientist