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Mathematician Ian Stewart tells readers what he wishes he had known when he was a student. He takes up subjects ranging from the philosophical to the practical-what mathematics is and why it's worth doing, the relationship between logic and proof, the role of beauty in mathematical thinking, the future of mathematics, how to deal with the peculiarities of the mathematical community, and many others.

Letters to a Young Mathematician

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    Publisher: Basic Books
    Publication Date: 27/03/2007
    ISBN13: 9780465082322, 978-0465082322
    ISBN10: 0465082327

    Number of Pages: 224

    Non Fiction , Mathematics & Science , Education

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    Mathematician Ian Stewart tells readers what he wishes he had known when he was a student. He takes up subjects ranging from the philosophical to the practical-what mathematics is and why it's worth doing, the relationship between logic and proof, the role of beauty in mathematical thinking, the future of mathematics, how to deal with the peculiarities of the mathematical community, and many others.

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