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Here is the classic, much-read introduction to the craft and history of mathematics by E.T. Bell, a leading figure in mathematics in America for half a century. Men of Mathematics accessibly explains the major mathematics, from the geometry of the Greeks through Newton's calculus and on to... read more
First Sentence
THIS SECTION IS HEADED Introduction rather than Preface (which it really is) in the hope of decoying habitual preface-skippers into reading-for their own comfort-at least the following paragraphs down to the first row of stars before going on to meet some of the great mathematicians.
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- Eric Temple Bell (Author)
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