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Zero – much to do about nothing? /

Zero – Much to Do About Nothing? is a thought-provoking work that delves into the complexities of defining “zero” in various fields, from mathematics and physics to pharmacology and food safety.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Riviere, J. Edmond (Jim Edmond) (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer, [2025]
Subjects:
Zero (The number)
Mathematical Concepts.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction and Overview
  • Philosophy
  • History of Zero as a Number
  • Zero in Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry and Limits of Analytical Detection and Quantitation
  • Biology and Pharmacology
  • Toxicology : Dose Makes the Difference
  • Cancer
  • Food Safety
  • Doping and Performance Drugs, Substances of Abuse, Death, Finance and Other Encounters with Zero
  • Summary and Personal Conclusions.