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Mathematics Under the Microscope: Notes on Cognitive Aspects of Mathematical Practice Alexandre V. Borovik
Mathematics Under the Microscope: Notes on Cognitive Aspects of Mathematical Practice
Alexandre V. Borovik
Discusses, from a working mathematician's point of view, the mystery of mathematical intuition: Why are certain mathematical concepts more intuitive than others? And to what extent does the 'small scale' structure of mathematical concepts and algorithms reflect the workings of the human brain?
331 pages, Illustrations
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | January 30, 2010 |
| ISBN13 | 9780821847619 |
| Publishers | American Mathematical Society |
| Pages | 331 |
| Dimensions | 150 × 220 × 20 mm · 964 g |
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