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These provocative essays take a modern look at the seventeenth-century thinker's dream, examining the influences of mathematics on society, particularly in light of technological advances. They survey the conditions that elicit the application of mathematic principles; the applications' effectiveness; and how applied mathematics transform perceptions of reality. 1987 edition.
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Descartes Dream The World According to M, Philip Davis, Reuben Hersh
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- Released
- 1986
- Binding
- (Hardcover)
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Philip Davis, Reuben Hersh
- Publisher
- Harvester Press Ltd
- Released
- 1986
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 321
- ISBN10
- 0710811373
- ISBN13
- 9780710811370
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, History, Science & Math, Philosophical Topics, Philosophy, Science, Mathematics
- Original title
- Descartes' dream
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
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- These provocative essays take a modern look at the seventeenth-century thinker's dream, examining the influences of mathematics on society, particularly in light of technological advances. They survey the conditions that elicit the application of mathematic principles; the applications' effectiveness; and how applied mathematics transform perceptions of reality. 1987 edition.