{"product_id":"the-best-writing-on-mathematics-2015-14","title":"The Best Writing on Mathematics 2015: 14","description":"\u003chr data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"78\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"100\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"100\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"392\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"131\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"131\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"114\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mircea Pitici\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"173\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"173\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"143\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: Princeton University Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"199\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"199\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2015 ed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"226\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"226\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"213\"\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"255\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"255\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"248\"\u003eNumber of Pages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 392\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"288\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"288\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"274\"\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12-01-2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"316\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"299\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780691169651\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"367\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"341\"\u003ePackage Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8.5 x 5.6 x 1.1 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"392\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"392\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"383\"\u003eLanguages\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"397\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"421\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"421\"\u003eAbout The Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"797\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"461\"\u003eThe Best Writing on Mathematics 2015\u003c\/em\u003e, edited by Mircea Pitici, is a captivating anthology that gathers the finest mathematical writings from around the world in one volume. This collection features contributions from both established and emerging voices in the field, offering readers an accessible, non-technical look at the diverse and fascinating world of mathematics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eThrough a variety of essays, Pitici highlights the meaning, practice, history, philosophy, and teaching of mathematics. The book delves into everyday occurrences of math, mathematical games, and cutting-edge debates, providing insights that will intrigue not only mathematicians but also anyone with an interest in how mathematics shapes our world. 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