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Mathematics under the microscope : notes on cognitive aspects of mathematical practice Alexandre V. Borovik
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Borovik, Alexandre
- Series:
- Miscellaneous Books, v. 71
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Mathematics--Psychological aspects.
- Mathematics.
- Mathematical ability.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Place of Publication:
- Providence, R.I. American Mathematical Society [2010]
- System Details:
- Mode of access : World Wide Web
- Contents:
- 1. A taste of things to come 2. What you see is what you get 3. The wing of the hummingbird 4. Simple things 5. Infinity and beyond 6. Encapsulation of actual infinity 7. What is it that makes a mathematician? 8. "Kolmogorov's logic" and heuristic reasoning 9. Recovery vs. discovery 10. The line of sight 11. The ultimate replicating machines 12. The vivisection of the Cheshire Cat
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Electronic reproduction. Providence, Rhode Island : American Mathematical Society. 2012
- Description based on print version record
- Other Format:
- Print version: Borovik, Alexandre. Mathematics under the microscope :
- ISBN:
- 9781470416041
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license
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