Discrete thoughts
essays on mathematics, science, and philosophy
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Contributions
- Rota, Gian-Carlo, 1932- - Contributor
- Schwartz, Jacob T. - Contributor
- Newman, Harry. - Contributor
Publication
1986 - Birkhäuser, Boston, Massachusetts
Language
English
Word Count
66,000 words, Guess
Page Count
264 pages
Identifiers
- ISBN-100817632859
- ISBN-139780817632854
- LibraryThing393355
- Library of Congress Control Number84028212
- OCLC Control Number11599172
and 2 more
- Better World Books9780817632854
- Open LibraryOL2865126M
Classifications
- DDC510
- LCCQA8.6 .K33 1986
- LCCQA8.6.K33 1986
Description
This is a volume of essays and reviews that delightfully explore mathematics in all its moods-from the light and the witty, and humorous to serious, rational, and cerebral. Topics include: logic, combinatorics, statistics, economics, artificial intelligence, computer science, and applications of mathematics broadly. You will also find history and philosophy covered, including discussion of the work of Ulam, Kant, and Heidegger among others. As these authors demonstrate, mathematicians can be at their best when writing about their first love.
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Series Statement
- Scientists of our time
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