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The little book of numbers
Abstract
This book is a conceptual exploration of numbers, offering a unique perspective that blends mathematical insights with philosophical reflections.It includes chapters on specific numbers to illustrate broader theoretical issues, with a notable emphasis on the concept of infinity.
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The content is designed to be accessible and enjoyable, avoiding heavy mathematical terminology and notation to maintain readability. The book also incorporates historical and biographical snippets, along with occasional irreverent comments, providing an approachable introduction to the world of numbers.This book is for anyone wanting to know more about the philosophy of numbers, including those who may not have a background in mathematics but are curious about the subject. (Dal sito dell'editore)
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| Description | The *little book of numbers / Chris Brink. - Cham : Birkhäuser, 2025. - 1 testo elettronico (xi, 195 p. : ill.) | |
| ISBN E-Book | 9783032048639 | |
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| Subjects | 00A09 - Popularization of mathematics [MSC 2020] | |
| 00A30 - Philosophy of mathematics [MSC 2020] | ||
| 01Axx - History of mathematics and mathematicians [MSC 2020] | ||
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Euler's number
Golden ratio Infinity Interesting numbers Mathematics for the general public Philosophy of numbers π and its features |
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| Publication place | Cham | |
| Publisher | Birkhäuser <editore> | |
| Publication year | 2025 | |
| Thesaurus | 00A09 | |
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| 01Axx | ||
| History of mathematics and mathematicians [MSC 2020] | ||
| Philosophy of mathematics [MSC 2020] | ||
| Popularization of mathematics [MSC 2020] |