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The art of the infinite : the pleasure of mathematics

by Robert Kaplan, Ellen Kaplan

This work examines the history and concepts of mathematical infinity, from the discovery of irrational numbers to the development of set theory. It explores numerical systems, geometry, and the philosophical foundations of mathematical thought.

Accession 21195 ISBN 019514743X Publisher Oxford University Press
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