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Letters to a Young Mathematician (Paperback, New Ed)

Ian Stewart

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Mathematician Ian Stewart tells readers what he wishes he had known when he was a student. He takes up subjects ranging from the philosophical to the practical-what mathematics is and why it's worth doing, the relationship between logic and proof, the role of beauty in mathematical thinking, the future of mathematics, how to deal with the peculiarities of the mathematical community, and many others.

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Imprint: BasicBooks
Country of origin: United States
Release date: March 2007
First published: March 2007
Authors: Ian Stewart
Dimensions: 202 x 126 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 210
Edition: New Ed
ISBN-13: 978-0-465-08232-2
Categories: Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Philosophy of mathematics
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LSN: 0-465-08232-7
Barcode: 9780465082322

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