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Mathematics and science / edited by Ronald E. Mickens.
Math/Physics/Astronomy Library QA8.6 .M38 1990
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- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Mathematics--Philosophy.
- Mathematics.
- Science--Philosophy.
- Science.
- Physical Description:
- viii, 342 pages ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Singapore ; Teaneck, NJ : World Scientific, 1990.
- Summary:
- Since at least before Pythagoras, many people have puzzled over why such a rigid and abstract discipline as mathematics is so good at describing sloppy old reality. Nearly 20 scientists and philosophers give their personal views on the subject in language accessible to the general reader. Considering physical, biological, and social sciences, the essays include such titles as "Why is the universe knowable?", "Cinderella's carriage or pumpkins?", and "Inner vision, outer truth." Acidic paper. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9810202334
- OCLC:
- 22346561
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