Mathematics category: 12022 books
Man vs Maths
Understanding the curious mathematics that power our world
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2016
Could we solve queuing with an equation? How do algorithms control our news? What is the secret behind encryption codes?
Mathematics is inescapable. Wherever you go, whatever you do, however you live your life, mathematics plays a role.
From controlling a city’s traffic to finding love,...
Proof Theory
History and Philosophical Significance
Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2013
hiS volume in the Synthese Library Series is the result of a conference T held at the University of Roskilde, Denmark, October 31st-November 1st, 1997. The aim was to provide a forum within which philosophers, math ematicians, logicians and historians of mathematics could exchange ideas pertaining...
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Language: English
Release Date: February 10, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: February 10, 2005
Mathematics and logic have been central topics of concern since the dawn of philosophy. Since logic is the study of correct reasoning, it is a fundamental branch of epistemology and a priority in any philosophical system. Philosophers have focused on mathematics as a case study for general philosophical...
Logical Foundations of Mathematics and Computational Complexity
A Gentle Introduction
Language: English
Release Date: April 22, 2013
The two main themes of this book, logic and complexity, are both essential for understanding the main problems about the foundations of mathematics. Logical Foundations of Mathematics and Computational Complexity covers a broad spectrum of results in logic and set theory that are relevant to the foundations,...
Financial Mathematics
A Comprehensive Treatment
Language: English
Release Date: April 28, 2016
Versatile for Several Interrelated Courses at the Undergraduate and Graduate Levels
Financial Mathematics: A Comprehensive Treatment provides a unified, self-contained account of the main theory and application of methods behind modern-day financial mathematics. Tested and refined through years...
Mathematics, Substance and Surmise
Views on the Meaning and Ontology of Mathematics
Language: English
Release Date: November 17, 2015
The seventeen thought-provoking and engaging essays in this collection present readers with a wide range of diverse perspectives on the ontology of mathematics. The essays address such questions as: What kind of things are mathematical objects? What kinds of assertions do mathematical statements make?...
Making and Breaking Mathematical Sense
Histories and Philosophies of Mathematical Practice
Language: English
Release Date: January 10, 2017
In line with the emerging field of philosophy of mathematical practice, this book pushes the philosophy of mathematics away from questions about the reality and truth of mathematical entities and statements and toward a focus on what mathematicians actually do—and how that evolves and changes over...
The First Sourcebook on Nordic Research in Mathematics Education
Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Denmark and contributions from Finland
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2010
The First Sourcebook on Nordic Research in Mathematics Education: Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Denmark and contributions from Finland provides the first comprehensive and unified treatment of historical and contemporary research trends in mathematics education in the Nordic world. The book is organized in...
The Mathematics Enthusiast Issue
Volume 12 #13
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2015
The Mathematics Enthusiast (TME) is an eclectic internationally circulated peer reviewed journal which focuses on mathematics content, mathematics education research, innovation, interdisciplinary issues and pedagogy. The journal exists as an independent entity. It is published on a print?on?demand...
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Language: English
Release Date: January 12, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: January 12, 2016
This annual anthology brings together the year's finest mathematics writing from around the world. Featuring promising new voices alongside some of the foremost names in the field, The Best Writing on Mathematics 2015 makes available to a wide audience many articles not easily found anywhere else—and...
Mathematics of Planet Earth
A Primer
Language: English
Release Date: July 27, 2017
Mathematics of Planet Earth (MPE) was started and continues to be consolidated as a collaboration of mathematical science organisations around the world. These organisations work together to tackle global environmental, social and economic problems using mathematics.
This textbook introduces...
by B. N. Kumar
Language: English
Release Date: August 10, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: August 10, 2009
Major Revision Facts in Mathematics was created for students and teachers who are interested in mastering the basic applications of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics. This text has been proven to improve learning for students who are behind in their mathematics skills and knowledge,...
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Language: English
Release Date: January 25, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: January 25, 2014
This is the first comprehensive International Handbook on the History of Mathematics Education, covering a wide spectrum of epochs and civilizations, countries and cultures. Until now, much of the research into the rich and varied history of mathematics education has remained inaccessible to the vast...
Mathematicians and their Gods
Interactions between mathematics and religious beliefs
Language: English
Release Date: July 23, 2015
To open a newspaper or turn on the television it would appear that science and religion are polar opposites - mutually exclusive bedfellows competing for hearts and minds. There is little indication of the rich interaction between religion and science throughout history, much of which continues today....