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The mathematical experience /

Davis, Philip J., 1923-

The mathematical experience / Philip J. Davis, Reuben Hersh ; with an introduction by Gian-Carlo Rota. - Boston : Houghton Mifflin, [1982], c1981. - xix, 440 p. : ill ; 24 cm.

Reprint. Originally published: Boston : Birkhäuser, 1981.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Explores the foundations of mathematics, looking at the history and philosophy of the field, and includes biographical sketches of people who have made mathematics their life's work.

Adult Follett Library Resources.

ISBN: 039532131X (pbk.) : $9.95 0395321573 (lib. bdg.)

LCCN: 81020304

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Mathematics--History.
Mathematics--Philosophy.
Mathematics--Study and teaching.
Mathematics--History.
Mathematics--Philosophy.
Mathematics--Study and teaching.

LC Class. No.: QA8.4 / .D37 1982

Dewey Class. No.: 510

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