Once Upon a Number
The Hidden Mathematical Logic of Stories
Published on 2. March 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-14-028179-8 (ISBN)
Description
The human imagination seems able to explore two very different worlds: the realm of mathematics, statistics and exact science, and the contrasting world of personal experience. This book explores the unexpected relationships that tie these two worlds together.
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Series
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
169 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-14-028179-8 (9780140281798)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Between stories and staistics; between subjective viewpoint and impersonal probability; between informal discourse and logic; between meaning and information; bridging the gap.