Loving and Hating Mathematics : Challenging the Myths of Mathematical Life /
"Mathematics is often thought of as the coldest expression of pure reason. But few subjects provoke hotter emotions--and inspire more love and hatred--than mathematics. And although math is frequently idealized as floating above the messiness of human life, its story is nothing if not human; of...
Main Authors: | Hersh, Reuben, 1927-2020 (Author), John-Steiner, Vera, 1930-2017 (Author) |
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Format: | Electronic eBook |
Language: | Inglés |
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Princeton :
Princeton University Press,
2011.
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Series: | Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Online Access: | Texto completo |
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