Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction
- ISBN-10
- 0192853619
- ISBN-13
- 9780192853615
- Series
- Mathematics
- Category
- Mathematics
- Pages
- 143
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002-08-22
- Publisher
- Oxford Paperbacks
- Author
- Timothy Gowers
Description
The aim of this volume is to explain the differences between research-level mathematics and the maths taught at school. Most differences are philosophical and the first few chapters are about general aspects of mathematical thought.
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