Calculus Gems Brief Lives and Memorable Mathematics |
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| Author:
| Simmons, George F. |
| Series title: | Spectrum Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-88385-561-4 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2007 |
| Publisher: | American Mathematical Society
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| Imprint: | MAA Press |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $71.95 |
Book Description:
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The classic book - back in print! Demonstrating the profound connections that join mathematics to the history of philosophy and of Western civilization, and containing nuggets collected from number theory, geometry, science, etc. We see the true purpose of mathematics - 'To delight the mind and help us understand the world.'
The classic book - back in print! Demonstrating the profound connections that join mathematics to the history of philosophy and of Western civilization, and containing nuggets collected from number theory, geometry, science, etc. We see the true purpose of mathematics - 'To delight the mind and help us understand the world.'