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The objective of this anthology is to introduce intelligent laypersons to the scope, power, significance and beauty of mathematics. It comprises a four-volume set with the selection of articles arranged within topic groupings.
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The World of Mathematics (4 Volumes Set)
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The World of Mathematics (4 Volumes Set)
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World of Mathematics
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The World of Mathematics: Volume Four [4] Only
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ISBN 10: 1556151489
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Softcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Volume 4 only from The World of Mathematics softcover edition. First printing (1988) in Good+ condition. Some staining to the edges of the text block. The covers are in great shape. The binding is square and tight. The interior pages are unmarked though there is some faint staining at the top edge of the pages. The book will be carefully packaged for shipment for protection from the elements. USPS electronic tracking number issued free of charge. Please ask about a discount on other volumes in the set. Seller Inventory # 14631
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The World of Mathematics: Volume Three [3] Only
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ISBN 10: 1556151489
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Softcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Volume 3 only from The World of Mathematics softcover edition. First printing (1988) in Good+ condition. Some staining to the edges of the text block. The covers are in great shape. The binding is square and tight. The interior pages are unmarked though there is some faint staining at the top edge of the pages. The book will be carefully packaged for shipment for protection from the elements. USPS electronic tracking number issued free of charge. Please ask about a discount on other volumes in the set. Seller Inventory # 14630
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The World of Mathematics: A Small Library of the Literature of Mathematics from A'h-mose the Scribe to Albert Einstein, Volume 4
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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Octavo, softcover, near fine in white and blue pictorial wraps. pp 1399 to pp. 2448 and 61 page index. Offers breadth, quality, stimulation, variety and pleasure. 133 selections of articles about math . a delight to readers with a wide range of backgrounds. This volume deals with the mathematician, math machines: can it think?; math in warfare; math theory of art; math of the good, in literature, and music, as a culture clue; amusements, puzzles, fancies. Book. Seller Inventory # 79782
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The World of Mathematics: A Small Library of the Literature of Mathematics from A'h-mose the Scribe to Albert Einstein, Volume 3
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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Octavo, softcover, near fine in white and blue pictorial wraps. pp 1393 to pp.1995 and 61 page index. Offers breadth, quality, stimulation, variety and pleasure. 133 selections of articles about math . a delight to readers with a wide range of backgrounds. This volume deals with statistics and the design of experiments; the supreme art of abstraction: group theory, math as an art, math and logic etc. Book. Seller Inventory # 79781
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The World of Mathematics: A Small Library of the Literature of Mathematics from A'h-mose the Scribe to Albert Einstein, Volume 2
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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Octavo, softcover, near fine in white and blue pictorial wraps. pp 715 to 1390 pp. and 61 page index. Offers breadth, quality, stimulation, variety and pleasure. 133 selections of articles about math . a delight to readers with a wide range of backgrounds. This volume deals with math and the physical world, math and social science, and the laws of chance. Book. Seller Inventory # 79780
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The World of Mathematics (4 Volumes Set)
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The World of Mathematics (4 Volumes Set)
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