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DISCRETE THOUGHTS 1994
ESSAYS ON MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY |
| By: |
Mark Kac, Gian-Carlo Rota, J.T. Schwartz |
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Paperback |
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£72.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0817636366 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780817636364 |
| Publisher: |
BIRKHAUSER BOSTON INC |
| Pub. date: |
1 June, 1993 |
| Edition: |
2nd ed. 1992 |
| Pages: |
266 |
| Description: |
This is a volume of essays and reviews that delightfully explores mathematics in all its moods - from the light and the witty, and humorous to serious, rational, and cerebral; beautifully written articles from three great modern mathematicians. |
| Synopsis: |
This is a volume of essays and reviews that delightfully explores mathematics in all its moods - from the light and the witty, and humorous to serious, rational, and cerebral. These beautifully written articles from three great modern mathematicians will provide a source for supplemental reading for almost any math class. Topics include: logic, combinatorics, statistics, economics, artificial intelligence, computer science, and broad applications of mathematics. Readers will also find coverage of history and philosophy, including discussion of the work of Ulam, Kant, and Heidegger, among others. |
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biography |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Birkhauser Boston Inc |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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