The Big Questions: Mathematics

The Big Questions series is designed to let renowned experts address the 20 most fundamental and frequently asked questions of a major branch of science or philosophy. Each 3000-word essay simply and concisely examines a question that has eternally perplexed enquiring minds, and provides answers fro...

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Autore principale: Tony Crilly
Natura: Printed Book
Pubblicazione: London Quercus Books 2011
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Mathematics.
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