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Yearning for the Impossible : the Surprising Truths of Mathematics, Second Edition /

"Yearning for the Impossible: The Surprising Truth of Mathematics, Second Edition explores the history of mathematics from the perspective of the creative tension between common sense and the "impossible" as the author follows the discovery or invention of new concepts that have marke...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Stillwell, John (Author)
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2018.
Edition:Second edition.
Subjects:
Mathematics > Study and teaching.
Mathematics.
Mathematics > Philosophy.
Number theory.
Mathematics
Mathématiques > Étude et enseignement.
Mathématiques.
Mathématiques > Philosophie.
Théorie des nombres.
MATHEMATICS > Essays.
MATHEMATICS > Pre-Calculus.
MATHEMATICS > Reference.
Mathematics > Philosophy
Mathematics > Study and teaching
Number theory
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"Yearning for the Impossible: The Surprising Truth of Mathematics, Second Edition explores the history of mathematics from the perspective of the creative tension between common sense and the "impossible" as the author follows the discovery or invention of new concepts that have marked mathematical progress. The author puts these creations into a broader context involving related "impossibilities" from art, literature, philosophy, and physics. This new edition contains many new exercises and commentaries, clearly discussing a wide range of challenging subjects."--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:1 online resource : text file, PDF
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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