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Mathematics and the Unexpected New edition
Ivar Ekeland
Mathematics and the Unexpected New edition
Ivar Ekeland
In this brief treatise, Ekelund explains some philosophical implications of recent mathematics. He examines randomness, the geometry involved in making predictions, and why general trends are easy to project, but particulars are practically impossible.
160 pages, 44ill.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | January 15, 1990 |
ISBN13 | 9780226199900 |
Publishers | The University of Chicago Press |
Pages | 154 |
Dimensions | 13 × 20 × 1 mm · 198 g |
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