Mathematics |
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| Author:
| Henderson, Harry |
| Series title: | Milestones in Discovery and Invention Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8160-5750-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2007 |
| Publisher: | Facts On File, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $31.50 |
Book Description:
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For most people, mathematics is an abstraction with little connection to the ""real"" universe. But some mathematicians have discovered relatively simple yet exceedingly powerful patterns that yield insight into aspects of natural and human behavior. This work presents 10 essays that profile the minds behind such patterns.
For most people, mathematics is an abstraction with little connection to the ""real"" universe. But some mathematicians have discovered relatively simple yet exceedingly powerful patterns that yield insight into aspects of natural and human behavior. This work presents 10 essays that profile the minds behind such patterns.