The Language Of Mathematics : A Linguist
Mohan Ganesalingam
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Description for The Language Of Mathematics : A Linguist
Paperback. This book, which blends techniques from linguistics, philosophy of mathematics, and computation to give the first wide-ranging analysis of mathematical language, was awarded the E.W. Beth Prize for outstanding dissertations in logic, language, and information. Series: Lecture Notes in Computer Science / Theoretical Computer Science and General Issues. Num Pages: 280 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: UYA; UYQ; UYQL; UYQV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 433.
The Language of Mathematics was awarded the E.W. Beth Dissertation Prize for outstanding dissertations in the fields of logic, language, and information. It innovatively combines techniques from linguistics, philosophy of mathematics, and computation to give the first wide-ranging analysis of mathematical language. It focuses particularly on a method for determining the complete meaning of mathematical texts and on resolving technical deficiencies in all standard accounts of the foundations of mathematics. "The thesis does far more than is required for a PhD: it is more like a lifetime's work packed into three years, and is a truly exceptional achievement." Timothy Gowers ... Read more
The Language of Mathematics was awarded the E.W. Beth Dissertation Prize for outstanding dissertations in the fields of logic, language, and information. It innovatively combines techniques from linguistics, philosophy of mathematics, and computation to give the first wide-ranging analysis of mathematical language. It focuses particularly on a method for determining the complete meaning of mathematical texts and on resolving technical deficiencies in all standard accounts of the foundations of mathematics. "The thesis does far more than is required for a PhD: it is more like a lifetime's work packed into three years, and is a truly exceptional achievement." Timothy Gowers ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
Series
Lecture Notes in Computer Science / Theoretical Computer Science and General Issues
Number of Pages
260
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642370113
SKU
V9783642370113
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99-15
Reviews for The Language Of Mathematics : A Linguist
Book is based on his dissertation work, which won the Association for Logic, Language, and Information’s 2011 Beth prize. … Ganesalingam’s work is thoughtful and thought-provoking. He gives an analysis of mathematical language at a depth not previously attempted, and the results are impressive. Beyond that, in the process he achieves the difficult task of bringing new insight to some ... Read more