Items related to The Number Sense: How The Mind Creates Mathematics
Synopsis
The Number Sense provides an extraordinary overview of how numbers and calculation are processed in the human brain, celebrating our vital yet unappreciated instinct for numbers. A newly discovered aspect of the brain, Dehaene explores the structures that bring numbers and neurons together, and goes on to explore the many educational and philosophical implications of recent research findings.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
"Read The Number Sense for its rich insights into matters as varying as the cuneiform depiction of numbers, why Jean Piaget's theory of stages in infant learning is wrong, and to discover the brain regions involved in the number sense."--The New York Times Book Review
"From the origin of Roman numerals to the latest MRI results, everything you might like to know about numbers and the brain, as filtered through the lively and engaging brain of Stanislas Dehaene."--Discover
"A delight."--Ian Stewart, New Scientist
"Read The Number Sense for its rich insights into matters as varying as the cuneiform depiction of numbers, why Jean Piaget's theory of stages in infant learning is wrong, and to discover the brain regions involved in the number sense."--The New York Times Book Review
"From the origin of Roman numerals to the latest MRI results, everything you might like to know about numbers and the brain, as filtered through the lively and engaging brain of Stanislas Dehaene."--Discover
"A delight."--Ian Stewart, New Scientist
"Read The Number Sense for its rich insights into matters as varying as the cuneiform depiction of numbers, why Jean Piaget's theory of stages in infant learning is wrong, and to discover the brain regions involved in the number sense."--The New York Times Book Review
"From the origin of Roman numerals to the latest MRI results, everything you might like to know about numbers and the brain, as filtered through the lively and engaging brain of Stanislas Dehaene."--Discover
"A delight."--Ian Stewart, New Scientist
"Read The Number Sense for its rich insights into matters as varying as the cuneiform depiction of numbers, why Jean Piaget's theory of stages in infant learning is wrong, and to discover the brain regions involved in the number sense."--The New York Times Book Review
"From the origin of Roman numerals to the latest MRI results, everything you might like to know about numbers and the brain, as filtered through the lively and engaging brain of Stanislas Dehaene."--Discover
"A delight."--Ian Stewart, New Scientist
"Read The Number Sense for its rich insights into matters as varying as the cuneiform depiction of numbers, why Jean Piaget's theory of stages in infant learning is wrong, and to discover the brain regions involved in the number sense."--The New York Times Book Review
"From the origin of Roman numerals to the latest MRI results, everything you might like to know about numbers and the brain, as filtered through the lively and engaging brain of Stanislas Dehaene."--Discover
"A delight."--Ian Stewart, New Scientist
Synopsis
An overview of how numbers and calculation are processed in the human brain. Using information provided by imaging techniques, the text explores the brain structures that bring numbers and neurons together and then goes on to examine the educational and philosophical implications.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherAllen Lane
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 0713991704
- ISBN 13 9780713991703
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages288
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for The Number Sense: How The Mind Creates Mathematics
Stock Image
The Number Sense: How The Mind Creates Mathematics
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Light shelfwear. Pages clean and intact. Seller Inventory # mon0002604220
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Number Sense How The Mind
Published by
Oxford University Press, 1997
ISBN 10: 0713991704
ISBN 13: 9780713991703
Used
Softcover
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00075305486
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
The Number Sense How The Mind
Published by
Oxford University Press, 1997
ISBN 10: 0713991704
ISBN 13: 9780713991703
Used
Softcover
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00070212175
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Number Sense: How The Mind Creates Mathematics
Published by
Oxford University Press, 1997
ISBN 10: 0713991704
ISBN 13: 9780713991703
Used
Hardcover
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR005790833
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Number Sense: How The Mind Creates Mathematics
Published by
Penguin Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 1998
ISBN 10: 0713991704
ISBN 13: 9780713991703
Used
Paperback
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. An overview of how numbers and calculation are processed in the human brain. Using information provided by imaging techniques, the text explores the brain structures that bring numbers and neurons together and then goes on to examine the educational and philosophical implications. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001984846
Quantity: 4 available
Stock Image
The Number Sense: How The Mind Creates Mathematics
Published by
Penguin Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 1998
ISBN 10: 0713991704
ISBN 13: 9780713991703
Used
Paperback
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. An overview of how numbers and calculation are processed in the human brain. Using information provided by imaging techniques, the text explores the brain structures that bring numbers and neurons together and then goes on to examine the educational and philosophical implications. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR003349374
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Number Sense: How The Mind Creates Mathematics
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Number Sense: How The Mind Creates Mathematics This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780713991703
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
The Number Sense: How The Mind Creates Mathematics
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780713991703
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
The Number Sense : How the Mind Creates Mathematics
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # GRP71933052
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Number Sense: How the Mind Creates Mathematics
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,750grams, ISBN:9780713991703. Seller Inventory # 9827582
Quantity: 1 available