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What Is Mathematics? An Elementary Approach to Ideas and Methods (Paperback)

by Richard Courant (Author), Herbert Robbins (Author), Ian Stewart (Editor) "Number is the basis of modern mathematics..." (more)
Key Phrases: septimal system, greater cardinal number, biunique correspondence, Fermat's Last Theorem, Continuum Hypothesis, Riemann Hypothesis (more...)
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A 1996 revision of a timeless classic originally published in 1941. Highly recommended for any serious student, teacher or scholar of mathematics.

Albert Einstein
A lucid representation of the fundamental concepts and methods of the whole field of mathematics...Easily understandable. (Editor's note: "hmmm...")

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 592 pages
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 2 edition (July 18, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0195105192
  • ISBN-13: 978-0195105193
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #26,120 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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