Loving + hating mathematics : challenging the myths of mathematical life /

"Mathematics is often thought of as the coldest expression of pure reason. But few subjects provoke hotter emotions--and inspire more love and hatred--than mathematics. And although math is frequently idealized as floating above the messiness of human life, its story is nothing if not human; of...

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Authors / Creators: Hersh, Reuben, 1927-2020 (Author), John-Steiner, Vera, 1930-2017 (Author)
Other Authors / Creators:John-Steiner, Vera, 1930-2017, author.
Format: eBook Electronic
Language:English
Language notes:English.
Imprint: Princeton : Princeton University Press, ©2011.
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