Mathematical scandals

Author(s)

• Pappas, Theoni

Bibliographic Information

Mathematical scandals

Theoni Pappas

Wide World Pub., c1997

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 139-142) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Mathematics can be a passionate subject, and this text introduces the human sides and foibles of mathematics and mathematicians. Each scandal is introduced by a vignette which, although fictional, follows factual historical accounts.

by "Nielsen BookData"

Details

• NCID: BA45589513
• ISBN:
  • 188455010X
• LCCN: 97012297
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: San Carlos, Calif.
• Pages/Volumes: 151 p.
• Size: 22 cm
• Classification:
  • DC21 : 510/.92/2
  • DC21 : B
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Mathematicians -- Biography