Mathematics and the Unexpected by 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.
Ekeland, Ivar: - Ivar Ekeland is professor of mathematics and economics at the University of British Columbia and director of the Pacific Institute for Mathematical Sciences. He is the author of several books, including Mathematics and the Unexpected and The Broken Dice, both published by the University of Chicago Press.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780226199900 |
| ISBN 10 | 0226199908 |
| Title | Mathematics and the Unexpected |
| Author | Ivar Ekeland |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The University of Chicago Press |
| Year published | 1990-01-15 |
| Number of pages | 154 |
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