Mathematics and Plausible Reasoning; Induction and Analogy in Mathematics; Patterns of Plausible Inference

Polya, G.

Published by Princeton University Press, Princeton, NJ, 1954

About this Item

2 vols. 8vo. [4], v-xvi, [2], 3-280 pp.; [4], v-x, [2], 3-190 pp. Bound in maroon cloth with lettering stamped in silver on the spine. Vol. 1, $5.50, Vol. II, $4.50,The Set, $9.00 printed on the front flaps of each dust jacket. Presentable copies of this well-known work by Hungarian mathematician George Polya in which he argues for not only the importance of proofs, but also of guessing as methods for mathematicians. Very Good set with previous owner's name on each front endpaper and light wear to the boards in Good or better edge-worn dust jackets.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mathematics and Plausible Reasoning; Induction and Analogy in Mathematics; Patterns of Plausible Inference
• Publisher: Princeton University Press, Princeton, NJ
• Publication Date: 1954
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good+
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  • Mathematics