Kac, M. Discrete thoughts

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Kac, M. Discrete thoughts

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Mark Kac, Gian-Carlo Rota, Jacob T Schwartz, and Harry Newman. Discrete thoughts: essays on mathematics, science, and philosophy

Series: Scientists of our time

This is a volume of essays and reviews that delightfully explore mathematics in all its moods a "from the light and the witty, and humorous to serious, rational, and cerebral. Topics include logic, combinatorics, statistics, economics, artificial intelligence, computer science, and applications of mathematics broadly. You will also find history and philosophy covered, including discussion of the work of Ulam, Kant, and Heidegger among others.

ISBN

0817632859

Publication Date

1986

Publisher

Birkhäuser

City

Boston

Keywords

science, mathematics, philosophy

Comments

The Rockefeller University Library 3rd Floor Special Collections QA 8.6 D611 1986

The Rockefeller University Library Math Physics Library QA 8.6 D611 1986

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