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The Implicit Function Theorem
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Steven G. Krantz |
<p>The implicit function theorem is part of the bedrock of mathematical analysis and geometry. Finding its genesis in eighteenth century studies of real analytic functions and mechanics, the implicit… |
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L.E.J. Brouwer – Topologist, Intuitionist, Philosopher
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Dirk Dalen |
<p>Dirk van Dalen’s biography studies the fascinating life of the famous Dutch mathematician and philosopher Luitzen Egbertus Jan Brouwer.<br><br>Brouwer belonged to a special class of genius; comple… |
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The Tower of Hanoi – Myths and Maths
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Andreas M. Hinz |
<p>This is the first comprehensive monograph on the mathematical theory of the solitaire game “The Tower of Hanoi” which was invented in the 19th century by the French number theorist Édouard Lucas. … |
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Wissenschaft zwischen Qualitas und Quantitas
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Erwin Neuenschwander |
Wissenschaft und insbesondere die Naturwissenschaften haben heute meist mit "Messen", das heisst mit der quantitativen Erfassung der Wirklichkeit zu tun. Das Eigentliche, die "Qualität" der Dinge, en… |
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