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Mathematics: a Very Short Introduction

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ISBN-10: 0192853619

ISBN-13: 9780192853615

Edition: 2002

Authors: Timothy Gowers

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The aim of this volume is to explain the differences between research-level mathematics and the maths taught at school. Most differences are philosophical and the first few chapters are about general aspects of mathematical thought.
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List price: $12.99
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 11/28/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 160
Size: 4.37" wide x 6.85" long x 0.39" tall
Weight: 0.286
Language: English

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