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Mathematics Today Twelve Informal Essays
L. A. . Ed(S): Steen
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Paperback. Editor(s): Steen, L. A. Num Pages: 367 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 581.
The objective of the present book of essays is to convey to the intelligent nonmathematician something of the nature, development, and use of mathe- matical concepts, particularly those that have found application in current scientific research. The idea of assembling such a volume goes back at least to 1974, when it was discussed by the then-newly-formed Joint Projects Committee for Mathematics (JPCM) of the American Mathematical Soci- ety, the Mathematical Association of America, and the Society for Indus- trial and Applied Mathematics. Currently, the nine members of the JPCM are Saunders Mac Lane (Chairman) of the University of Chicago, Frederick ... Read more
The objective of the present book of essays is to convey to the intelligent nonmathematician something of the nature, development, and use of mathe- matical concepts, particularly those that have found application in current scientific research. The idea of assembling such a volume goes back at least to 1974, when it was discussed by the then-newly-formed Joint Projects Committee for Mathematics (JPCM) of the American Mathematical Soci- ety, the Mathematical Association of America, and the Society for Indus- trial and Applied Mathematics. Currently, the nine members of the JPCM are Saunders Mac Lane (Chairman) of the University of Chicago, Frederick ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
367
Condition
New
Number of Pages
367
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461394372
SKU
V9781461394372
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