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MATHEMATICAL APOCRYPHA
STORIES AND ANECDOTES OF MATHEMATICIANS AND THE MATHEMATICAL |
| By: |
Steven G. Krantz, William Watkins, Gerald L. Alexanderson |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£25.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0883855399 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780883855393 |
| Publisher: |
MATHEMATICAL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA |
| Pub. date: |
12 September, 2002 |
| Series: |
Spectrum |
| Pages: |
226 |
| Description: |
Collection of stories about famous contemporary mathematicians, with illustrations. |
| Synopsis: |
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. |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Mathematical Association of America |
| Returns: |
Returnable |