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Proof: The Uncertain Science of Certainty

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A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST SUMMER BOOK OF 2025

'Insightful, absorbing and entertaining' TLS
'Brilliant' ALEX BELLOS
'Illuminating' DAILY MAIL
'The case for better evidence in post-evidence times' FINANCIAL TIMES
'Profound and utterly absorbing' CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN

How far would you go in your search for certainty? And once you get there, how do you convince others?

From the medieval Islamic world to the recent pandemic, scientific progress has relied on different methods of establishing fact from fiction. Today, in the face of ever-increasing disinformation, how we prove things - to ourselves and others - has never felt more urgent.

But there is far more to proof than axioms, theories and scientific laws: when demonstrating that an experimental medical treatment works, persuading a jury of someone's guilt, or deciding whether to trust a new type of financial transaction, weighing up evidence is rarely simple.

Bestselling author, statistician and epidemiologist Adam Kucharski ranges across science, politics, philosophy and economics to explore how truth emerges - and why it falters.

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Review

Adam Kucharski explains how certainty, even in math, can be an illusion ― New York Times

Kucharski has a knack of making complex problems sound simple - and exciting -- Peter Frankopan

Profound and utterly absorbing... elegantly explores how proof is not just a mathematical concept but a vital tool in decision-making, justice, and survival -- Chris van Tulleken

Excellent... a great guide to embracing this complexity in truth-seeking ― New Scientist

A fascinating tour of the history of what has counted as proof ... we enter a wild realm where intuitions break down completely ― Wall Street Journal

Illuminating ... This is a serious book by a serious person. It's full of gnarly theorems and concepts. But it's also a virtuosic look at the varied and sometimes amusing ways human beings have over the centuries used their intelligence to make sense of the world -- Leaf Arbuthnot ― Daily Mail

Insightful, absorbing and entertaining, Proof traces the rise of humankind's conscious but fallible rationality from the time of the ancient greeks to the rise of modern epidemiology -- Andrew David Irvine ― TLS

The case for better evidence in post-evidence times...a slice of the history of mathematics demonstrating that even logic can't deliver absolute truth -- Diane Coyle ― Financial Times

Shows how proof is more elusive than we realise, whether in law, science, policy or math ― Bloomberg

In his brilliant new book Proof, Adam tells the story of how nineteenth century thinkers began to challenge Euclid's self evident truths - and how this shaped the history of mathematics. It's a great read that covers many fields, including history, politics, statistics, computer science and epidemiology -- Alex Bellos

In an increasingly complex world, where we're beset by information, misinformation, and endlessly required to make decisions about it all, Kucharski shines a brilliant and clarifying light through the muddle. Proof is a puzzle-solver's delight; the essential guide we need to make sense of what and who to trust, and the risks therein -- Gaia Vince

A vivid, intelligent and wide-ranging book about how we know what we know. Adam Kucharski is a brilliant and entertaining guide -- Tim Harford

Kucharski explains why getting at the truth of just about anything is incredibly hard. There's fascinating technical detail here, and a moral: the more we appreciate how hard proof is to come by, the better we can bridge the widening gulf between experts and sceptics -- Simon Ings ― New Scientist

It's a difficult task to know anything for sure, but in Proof, Adam Kucharski explores what it even means to know, to believe and to convince. It's fascinating, it's insightful and, best of all, it's accessible. -- The Best Science and Technology Reads of 2025 (So Far) ― B&N Reads

Praise for The Rules of Contagion:
'An eye-opening read, a worthwhile book

― Sunday Times

A clear, calm, historical overview of the mathematical ideas at the forefront of our pandemic response, where they came from and how well they stand up when you put them to the test. -- Hannah Fry ― Guardian

Charts the history of this now-pivotal science, from its origins in understanding the spread of malaria, to its central role in predicting the dissemination of everything from diseases to fake news. ― Economist

Astonishingly bold...Kucharski has pulled off the extraordinary trick of shining the brightest light on this unseen, menacing, but ultimately beatable, enemy. ― Daily Mail

As a prominent UK epidemiologist, Kucharski became a hero to some and villain to others for his evidence-based views on the Covid-19 pandemic. The experience led him to write this excellent book about proof, uncertainty and - very importantly - how to communicate scientific evidence to the public as clearly and convincingly as possible -- Clive Cookson ― FT Best Summer Books of 2025

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How do we know what's true? The bestselling author of The Rules of Contagion mines two millennia of knowledge to find out

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Imported From: United Kingdom

At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.

Every product in the BOLO catalogue is sourced through our Verified Global Supply Network of verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.

While we strive to display accurate information, variations in packaging, labeling, instructions, or formulation may occasionally occur due to regional differences or supplier updates. For detailed or manufacturer-specific information, please contact the brand directly or reach out to BOLO Support for assistance.

Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the United Arab Emirates will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

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Description:

A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST SUMMER BOOK OF 2025

'Insightful, absorbing and entertaining' TLS
'Brilliant' ALEX BELLOS
'Illuminating' DAILY MAIL
'The case for better evidence in post-evidence times' FINANCIAL TIMES
'Profound and utterly absorbing' CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN

How far would you go in your search for certainty? And once you get there, how do you convince others?

From the medieval Islamic world to the recent pandemic, scientific progress has relied on different methods of establishing fact from fiction. Today, in the face of ever-increasing disinformation, how we prove things - to ourselves and others - has never felt more urgent.

But there is far more to proof than axioms, theories and scientific laws: when demonstrating that an experimental medical treatment works, persuading a jury of someone's guilt, or deciding whether to trust a new type of financial transaction, weighing up evidence is rarely simple.

Bestselling author, statistician and epidemiologist Adam Kucharski ranges across science, politics, philosophy and economics to explore how truth emerges - and why it falters.

Read more

Review

Adam Kucharski explains how certainty, even in math, can be an illusion ― New York Times

Kucharski has a knack of making complex problems sound simple - and exciting -- Peter Frankopan

Profound and utterly absorbing... elegantly explores how proof is not just a mathematical concept but a vital tool in decision-making, justice, and survival -- Chris van Tulleken

Excellent... a great guide to embracing this complexity in truth-seeking ― New Scientist

A fascinating tour of the history of what has counted as proof ... we enter a wild realm where intuitions break down completely ― Wall Street Journal

Illuminating ... This is a serious book by a serious person. It's full of gnarly theorems and concepts. But it's also a virtuosic look at the varied and sometimes amusing ways human beings have over the centuries used their intelligence to make sense of the world -- Leaf Arbuthnot ― Daily Mail

Insightful, absorbing and entertaining, Proof traces the rise of humankind's conscious but fallible rationality from the time of the ancient greeks to the rise of modern epidemiology -- Andrew David Irvine ― TLS

The case for better evidence in post-evidence times...a slice of the history of mathematics demonstrating that even logic can't deliver absolute truth -- Diane Coyle ― Financial Times

Shows how proof is more elusive than we realise, whether in law, science, policy or math ― Bloomberg

In his brilliant new book Proof, Adam tells the story of how nineteenth century thinkers began to challenge Euclid's self evident truths - and how this shaped the history of mathematics. It's a great read that covers many fields, including history, politics, statistics, computer science and epidemiology -- Alex Bellos

In an increasingly complex world, where we're beset by information, misinformation, and endlessly required to make decisions about it all, Kucharski shines a brilliant and clarifying light through the muddle. Proof is a puzzle-solver's delight; the essential guide we need to make sense of what and who to trust, and the risks therein -- Gaia Vince

A vivid, intelligent and wide-ranging book about how we know what we know. Adam Kucharski is a brilliant and entertaining guide -- Tim Harford

Kucharski explains why getting at the truth of just about anything is incredibly hard. There's fascinating technical detail here, and a moral: the more we appreciate how hard proof is to come by, the better we can bridge the widening gulf between experts and sceptics -- Simon Ings ― New Scientist

It's a difficult task to know anything for sure, but in Proof, Adam Kucharski explores what it even means to know, to believe and to convince. It's fascinating, it's insightful and, best of all, it's accessible. -- The Best Science and Technology Reads of 2025 (So Far) ― B&N Reads

Praise for The Rules of Contagion:
'An eye-opening read, a worthwhile book

― Sunday Times

A clear, calm, historical overview of the mathematical ideas at the forefront of our pandemic response, where they came from and how well they stand up when you put them to the test. -- Hannah Fry ― Guardian

Charts the history of this now-pivotal science, from its origins in understanding the spread of malaria, to its central role in predicting the dissemination of everything from diseases to fake news. ― Economist

Astonishingly bold...Kucharski has pulled off the extraordinary trick of shining the brightest light on this unseen, menacing, but ultimately beatable, enemy. ― Daily Mail

As a prominent UK epidemiologist, Kucharski became a hero to some and villain to others for his evidence-based views on the Covid-19 pandemic. The experience led him to write this excellent book about proof, uncertainty and - very importantly - how to communicate scientific evidence to the public as clearly and convincingly as possible -- Clive Cookson ― FT Best Summer Books of 2025

Book Description

How do we know what's true? The bestselling author of The Rules of Contagion mines two millennia of knowledge to find out

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