Mathematical Discovery
by A.M. Bruckner, B.S. Thomson, J.B. Bruckner
Publisher: ClassicalRealAnalysis.com 2011
ISBN/ASIN: 1463730578
ISBN-13: 9781463730574
Number of pages: 267
Description:
This text is intended for a course introducing the idea of mathematical discovery, especially to students who may not be particularly enthused about mathematics as yet. We designed a course in which the students could actually participate in the discovery of mathematics.
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