{"product_id":"x-y-a-mathematicians-manifes","title":"X + Y: A MATHEMATICIAN'S MANIFES","description":"A brilliant mathematician examines the complexity of gender and society and forges a path out of inequality \n\n“This book changed my life in the most beautiful way…Stunning.” —NPR \n\nOne of NPR's Best Books of the Year \nOne of WIRED’s Most Fascinating Books of the Year\n\nWhy are men in charge? After years working in the male-dominated field of mathematics and in the female-dominated field of art, Eugenia Cheng has heard the question many times. In x + y, Cheng argues that her mathematical specialty -- category theory -- reveals why. Category theory deals more with context, relationships, and nuanced versions of equality than with intrinsic characteristics. Category theory also emphasizes dimensionality: much as a cube can cast a square or diamond shadow, depending on your perspective, so too do gender politics appear to change with how we examine them. Because society often rewards traits that it associates with males, such as competitiveness, we treat the problems those traits can create as male. But putting competitive women in charge will leave many unjust relationships in place. If we want real change, we need to transform the contexts in which we all exist, and not simply who we think we are. \u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1541646509\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: 4EKGU900CZC8_ns\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Cheng, Eugenia\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41375298846778,"sku":"4EKGU900CZC8_ns","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1541646509-0.jpg?v=1776879614","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/x-y-a-mathematicians-manifes","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}