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The Math Gene: How Mathematical Thinking Evolved And Why Numbers Are Like Gossip
Keith Devlin
Why is math so hard? And why are some people so good at it? Keith Devlin has answers to these questions, and shows how mathematical ability evolved, why it's a part of language ability, and how readers can make better use of this innate talent.
352 pages, black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | May 17, 2001 |
| ISBN13 | 9780465016198 |
| Publishers | Basic Books |
| Pages | 352 |
| Dimensions | 203 × 131 × 22 mm · 376 g |
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