Descartes' Dream
| Author | : Philip J. Davis |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 354 |
| Release | : 2005-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780486442525 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0486442527 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (527 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Descartes' Dream by : Philip J. Davis
Download or read book Descartes' Dream written by Philip J. Davis and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
