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The Mathematical Experience, Study Edition

Winner of the 1983 National Book Award, The Mathematical Experience presented a highly insightful overview of mathematics that effectively conveyed its power and beauty to a large audience of mathematicians and non-mathematicians alike.  The study edition of the work followed about a decade later, s...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Davis, Philip, Hersh, Reuben (Author), Marchisotto, Elena Anne (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA Birkhäuser 2012, 2012
Edition:1st ed. 2012
Series:Modern Birkhäuser Classics
Subjects:
Mathematics / Study And Teaching 
Mathematical Logic
History
Mathematics Education
Philosophy Of Education
Science / Philosophy
Education / Philosophy
Mathematical Logic And Foundations
Mathematics
Philosophy Of Science
History Of Mathematical Sciences
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Preface to the Study Edition
  • Acknowledgements
  • Introduction
  • Overture
  • 1. The Mathematical Landscape
  • 2. Varieties of Mathematical Experience
  • 3. Outer Issues
  • 4. Inner Issues
  • 5. Selected Topics in Mathematics
  • 6. Teaching and Learning
  • 7. From Certainty to Fallibility
  • 8. Mathematical Reality
  • Glossary
  • Bibliography
  • Index
  • Epilogue

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