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Mathematical Apocrypha: Stories and Anecdotes of Mathematicians and the Mathematical

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.

  • Format
  • paperback
  • Pages
  • 226
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9780883855393
  • Genres
  • mathematics, science
  • Release date
  • 2002