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The Mathematical Experience: A National Book Award Winner (Paperback)

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Description


This is the classic introduction for the educated lay reader to the richly diverse world of mathematics: its history, philosophy, principles, and personalities.

About the Author


Phillip J. Davis is professor of applied mathematics at Brown University.

Praise For…


"A brilliant and engrossing view of the development of mathematics...wonderful at communicating its beauty and excitement to the general reader." The New York Times

"A perfectly marvelous book." The New Yorker

"A true gem, one of the masterpieces of our age." American Monthly —


Product Details
ISBN: 9780395929681
ISBN-10: 0395929687
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Publication Date: January 14th, 1999
Pages: 464
Language: English