Descartes' Dream: The World According to Mathematics (Dover Science Books)

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Descartes' Dream: The World According to Mathematics (Dover Science Books)

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These provocative essays take a modern look at the 17th-century thinker's dream, examining the influences of mathematics on society, particularly in light of technological advances. They survey the conditions that elicit the application of mathematic principles; the applications' effectiveness; and how applied mathematics transform perceptions of reality.1987 edition.

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