The meaning of proofs: mathematics as storytelling

Cambridge, Massachusetts: The MIT Press. Edited by Bonnie McClellan-Broussard & Matilde Marcolli (2022)
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This book introduces readers to the narrative structure of mathematical proofs and why mathematicians communicate that way, drawing examples from classic literature and employing metaphors and imagery.

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QA9.54.L65 2022

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9780262544269   0262544261
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