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The Mathematical Experience

by Philip J. Davis, Reuben Hersh

About this title: This is the classic introduction for the educated lay reader to the richly diverse world of mathematics: its history, philosophy, principles, and personalities.

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The Mathematical Experience

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Binding: Trade Paperback Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) Date Published: 1982 ISBN-13: 9780395321317 ISBN: 039532131X

Description: Good. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 440 p. read more

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The Mathematical Experience

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Birkhauser Date Published: 1982 ISBN-13: 9783764330187 ISBN: 376433018X

Description: A good reading copy only. Dust Jacket may have chips and close tears. A former library book with the usual identifiers in a protective glossy dust jacket covering. Book has tanning or browning due to normal aging process. -, Hard Cover, Good / Good. read more

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The Mathematical Experience

by Reuben Hersh

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Binding: Softcover Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company Date Published: 1982 ISBN-13: 9780395321317 ISBN: 039532131X

Description: A wonderful copy with some minor edgewear to the cover. -, Trade PaperBack, Very Good / read more

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The Mathematical Experience

by Reuben Hersh

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Binding: Softcover Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company Date Published: 1982 ISBN-13: 9780395321317 ISBN: 039532131X

Description: A good reading copy only. A former library book with the usual identifiers. -, Trade PaperBack, Good / read more

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The Mathematical Experience

by Philip J. Davis

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ISBN-13: 9783764330187 ISBN: 376433018X

Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more

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The Mathematical Experience

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Binding: Hardcover ISBN-13: 9783764330187 ISBN: 376433018X

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The Mathematical Experience

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Binding: Softcover Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company ISBN-13: 9780395321317 ISBN: 039532131X

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The mathematical experience

by Davis, Philip J., and Hersh, Reuben

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Birkhäuser, Boston Date Published: 1981 ISBN-13: 9783764330187 ISBN: 376433018X

Description: Good. xix, 440 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Includes illustrations. Includes index. Bibliography: p. 417-434. read more

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The Mathematical Experience

by Davis, Philip J.

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Edition: Fifth Printing Binding: Trade Paperback Publisher: Houghton Mifflin, Wilmington, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Date Published: 1982 ISBN-13: 9780395321317 ISBN: 039532131X

Description: Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Edgewear to wrapper. Creases to back corners and spine. Text block lightly smudged. read more

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Book: Very Good

 

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The Mathematical Experience

by Davis, Philip J. (1923-) And Reuben Hersh

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ISBN-13: 9783764330187 ISBN: 376433018X

Description: VG/G, some pencil; Birkhäuser (1981), 8vo., xix, 440 pp., illus., biblio., index; read more

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The Mathematical Experience

by Davis, Philip J. (1923-) And Reuben Hersh

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Edition: reprint 1981 ed.; Binding: Softcover ISBN-13: 9780395321317 ISBN: 039532131X

Description: VG/paperback; Houghton Mifflin (1981), 8vo., 440 pp., illus., biblio., index; read more

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The Mathematical Experience

by Philip J. Davis; Reuben Hersh; Introduction-Gian-Carlo Rota

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Binding: Paperback Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company Date Published: 1982-05 ISBN-13: 9780395321317 ISBN: 039532131X

Description: Very Good. Binding is tight and square. Some light notes. Light edge and corner wear. Presentation inscription on FFEP. Careful packaging and fast shipping. read more

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Book: Very Good

 

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The Mathematical Experience

by Davis, Philip J.

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Binding: Softcover Publisher: Houghton Mifflin, Wilmington, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Date Published: 1982 ISBN-13: 9780395321317 ISBN: 039532131X

Description: Very Good. -----Serving the NW Chicago suburbs since 1975----- read more

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The Mathematical Experience

by Philip J. & Hersh, Reuben Davis

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Binding: Paperback Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (P) Date Published: 1982 ISBN-13: 9780395321317 ISBN: 039532131X

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The Mathematical Experience

by Philip J. & Hersh, Reuben Davis

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Binding: Paperback Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (P) Date Published: 1982-05 ISBN-13: 9780395321317 ISBN: 039532131X

Description: Very Good. A stated first paperback printing with full number line. From a private collection with no names or markings. Text is clean and bright. Binding is tight and square. Light edge and corner wear. Careful packaging and fast shipping. We recommend PRIORITY MAIL for even faster delivery! read more

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The Mathematical Experience

by Davis, Philip J.

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Binding: Paperback Publisher: Houghton Miflin, New York Date Published: 1982 ISBN-13: 9780395321317 ISBN: 039532131X

Description: Very Good/Wraps. A Very Good paperback with lightly rubbed covers. Clean, tight, unmarked.... read more

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Book: Very Good

 

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The Mathematical Experience

by Davis, Philip J.

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Binding: Paperback Publisher: Houghton Miflin, New York Date Published: 1982 ISBN-13: 9780395321317 ISBN: 039532131X

Description: Good/Wraps. Writing inside cover and flyleaf... read more

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The Mathematical Experience

by Davis, Philip J.; Hersh, Reuben

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Edition: Softcover Ed Binding: Softcover Publisher: Houghton Mifflin, Boston Date Published: 1982 ISBN-13: 9780395321317 ISBN: 039532131X

Description: Very Good/softcover. 0-395-32131-X Remainder mark. Crease down front cover. Text is clean of markings. read more

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Binding: Softcover ISBN-13: 9780395321317 ISBN: 039532131X

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Book: Fine/Like New

 

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The Mathematical Experience

by Davis, Philip J.

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Binding: Paperback Publisher: Houghton Miflin, New York Date Published: 1982 ISBN-13: 9780395321317 ISBN: 039532131X

Description: Very Good/Wraps. Covers somewhat worn.... read more

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The Mathematical Experience

by Hersh, Reuben; Marchisotto, Elena A.; Davis, Phillip J. (Editor)

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Binding: Paperback Publisher: Houghton Miflin, New York Date Published: 1981 ISBN-13: 9780395321317 ISBN: 039532131X

Description: Very Good/Wraps. Very good condition with rubbed wraps. 1981, paperback, Houghton Mifflin. Slighlty curled, warped. Tanning. Small stains on edges, but text clean, unmarked. Spine tight.... read more

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The Mathematical Experience

by Davis, Philip J.

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Binding: Paperback Publisher: Houghton Miflin, New York Date Published: 1981 ISBN-13: 9780395321317 ISBN: 039532131X

Description: Good/Wraps. . Trade paperback, good condition, w. ltly rubbed wraps--sme lt marks. Smwht slanted sp, lt sp creases, reading crease, ltly to smwht bumped and bent corners. Crease nr top fr corner. Lt edgwr. Smwht tanned p. edges, sme lt soil. Ltly tanned ins wraps, pp. O/w cln, tight, unmarked. read more

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The Mathematical Experience

by Davis, Philip J.; Hersh, Reuben; Rota, Gian-Carlo, Intro

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Binding: Paperback Publisher: Houghton Miflin, New York Date Published: 1981 ISBN-13: 9780395321317 ISBN: 039532131X

Description: Good/Wraps. Trade paperback, good condition, w. ltly rubbed wraps, sme lt marks. Lt reading crease, ltly bumped corners, sme lt edgwr. Smwht tanned p. edges, ltly tanned ins wraps, pp. Clean, tight, unmarked. read more

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Aug 24, 2008
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"Somewhat technical but still accessible for the educated layman. Probably the most useful and interesting math book I have ever read."

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