Loving + Hating Mathematics: Challenging the Myths of Mathematical Life by Vera John-Steiner, Reuben Hersh

Loving + Hating Mathematics: Challenging the Myths of Mathematical Life

Vera John-Steiner, Reuben Hersh

416 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

nonfiction education mathematics science informative slow-paced

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Mathematics is often thought of as the coldest expression of pure reason. But few subjects provoke hotter emotions--and inspire more love and hatred--than mathematics. And although math is frequently idealized as floating above the messiness of hu...

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