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Publication

2017 - Oxford University Press

Language

English

Word Count

35,750 words, Guess

Page Count

143 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9780198755234
  • Open LibraryOL26324089M

Classifications

  • LCCQA9
  • LCCQA9 .S74 2017
  • LCCQA9 .S756 2017

Description

In this 'Very Short Introduction', Ian Stewart discusses infinity in mathematics while also drawing in the various other aspects of infinity and explaining some of the major problems and insights arising from this concept. He argues that working with infinity is not just an abstract, intellectual exercise but that it is instead a concept with important practical everyday applications, and considers how mathematicians use infinity and infinitesimals to answer questions or supply techniques that do not appear to involve the infinite.

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Other Editions

  • Infinity: A Very Short IntroductionOxford University Press2017-01-01

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