Mark Kac,
Gian-Carlo Rota,
Jacob T. Schwartz
Birkhäuser Boston
2e druk, 1993
9780817636364
Discrete Thoughts
Essays on Mathematics, Science and Philosophy
Specificaties
Paperback, 266 blz.
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Engels
Birkhäuser Boston |
2e druk, 1993
ISBN13: 9780817636364
Rubricering
Levertijd ongeveer 8 werkdagen
Samenvatting
This is a volume of essays and reviews that delightfully explores mathematics in all its moods — from the light and the witty, and humorous to serious, rational, and cerebral. These beautifully written articles from three great modern mathematicians will provide a source for supplemental reading for almost any math class. Topics include: logic, combinatorics, statistics, economics, artificial intelligence, computer science, and broad applications of mathematics. Readers will also find coverage of history and philosophy, including discussion of the work of Ulam, Kant, and Heidegger, among others.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9780817636364
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Aantal pagina's:266
Uitgever:Birkhäuser Boston
Druk:2
Inhoudsopgave
Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Discrete thoughts.- Mathematics: Tensions.- The Pernicious Influence of Mathematics on Science.- Statistics.- Statistics and Its History.- Combinatorics.- Computer Science.- Mathematics: Trends.- The Future of Computer Science.- Economics, Mathematical and Empirical.- Complicating Mathematics.- Mathematics and Its History.- Academic Responsibility.- Husserl and the Reform of Logic.- Husserl.- Artificial Intelligence.- Computing and Its History.- Will Computers Replace Humans?.- Computer-Aided Instruction.- Misreading the History of Mathematics.- The Wonderful World of Uncle Stan.- Ulam.- Kant.- Heidegger.- Doing Away with Science.- More Discrete Thoughts