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@BOOK{Gowers:610580,
author = {Gowers, Timothy},
title = {{M}athematics: {A} {V}ery {S}hort {I}ntroduction: {A}
{V}ery {S}hort {I}ntroduction},
publisher = {Oxford University Press},
reportid = {PUBDB-2024-04655},
isbn = {9780192853615},
series = {Very Short Introductions},
pages = {160},
year = {2002},
abstract = {The aim of this book is to explain, carefully but not
technically, the differences between advanced,
research-level mathematics, and the sort of mathematics we
learn at school. The most fundamental differences are
philosophical, and readers of this book will emerge with a
clearer understanding of paradoxical-sounding concepts such
as infinity, curved space, and imaginary numbers. The first
few chapters are about general aspects of mathematical
thought. These are followed by discussions of more specific
topics, and the book closes with a chapter answering common
sociological questions about the mathematical community
(such as ""Is it true that mathematicians burn out at the
age of 25?"")ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions
series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of
titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized
books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject
quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis,
perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting
and challenging topics highly readable.},
typ = {PUB:(DE-HGF)3},
url = {https://bib-pubdb1.desy.de/record/610580},
}