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Enlightening symbols : a short history of mathematical notation and its hidden powers / Joseph Mazur

by Joseph Mazur

This history of mathematical notation explores the transition from rhetorical prose to modern symbolic systems. It examines the origins of numerals and considers the psychological impact of symbols on mathematical thought, comprehension, and communication.

Accession 11849 ISBN 9780691154633 Publisher Princeton University Press
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