Mathematics under the Microscope Notes on Cognitive Aspects of Mathematical Practice |
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| Author:
| Borovik, Alexandre V. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8218-4761-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2010 |
| Publisher: | American Mathematical Society
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $66.00USD $66.00 |
Book Description:
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Discusses, from a working mathematician's point of view, the mystery of mathematical intuition: Why are certain mathematical concepts more intuitive than others? And to what extent does the 'small scale' structure of mathematical concepts and algorithms reflect the workings of the human brain?
Discusses, from a working mathematician's point of view, the mystery of mathematical intuition: Why are certain mathematical concepts more intuitive than others? And to what extent does the 'small scale' structure of mathematical concepts and algorithms reflect the workings of the human brain?