The Mathematical ExperienceTraces the history of mathematics, offers profiles of major mathematicians and their discoveries, and looks at the philosophy of mathematics. |
Contents
Overture | 1 |
The Tools of the Trade | 9 |
How Much Mathematics is Now Known? | 17 |
Copyright | |
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The Mathematical Experience, Study Edition Philip Davis,Reuben Hersh,Elena Anne Marchisotto Limited preview - 2011 |
The Mathematical Experience, Study Edition Philip Davis,Reuben Hersh,Elena Anne Marchisotto Limited preview - 2011 |
The Mathematical Experience: Study Edition Philip J. Davis,Reuben Hersh,Elena Anne Marchisotto Limited preview - 1995 |
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