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The cult of Pythagoras : math and myths / Alberto A. Martinez.

Martínez, Alberto A.
2012
QA21 .M335 2012 (Mapit)
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Title
The cult of Pythagoras : math and myths / Alberto A. Martinez.
Author
Martínez, Alberto A.
ISBN
9780822944188 (alk. paper)
0822944189 (alk. paper)
Published
Pittsburgh, Pa. : University of Pittsburgh Press, [2012]
Copyright
©2012
Language
English
Description
264 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Call Number
QA21 .M335 2012
Dewey Decimal Classification
910.938
Summary
"The book dispels myths that obscure the actual origins of mathematical concepts. Martinz argues that an accurate history that analyzes myths reveals neglected aspects of mathematics that can encourage creativity in students and mathematicians."--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-255) and index.
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