Mathematical Apocrypha

Stories and Anecdotes of Mathematicians and the Mathematical

Paperback Engels 2002 9780883855393
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This book contains a collection of tales about mathematicians and the mathematical, derived from the author's experience. It shares with the reader the nature of the mathematical enterprise, and gives a glimpse of mathematical culture. The book brings legendary names to life, and shares little known stories about names we have heard all our lives. The book is written in a brisk and engaging manner and it also includes a number of attractive photographs and illustrations.

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ISBN13:9780883855393
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:226
Uitgever:The Mathematical Association of America
Serie:Spectrum

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1. Great foolishness; 2. Great affrontery; 3. Great ideas; 4. Great failures; 5. Great pranks; 6. Great people.

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