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Abel's Proof

An Essay on the Sources and Meaning of Mathematical Unsolvability

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An edition of Abel's Proof (2003)

Abel's Proof

An Essay on the Sources and Meaning of Mathematical Unsolvability

New Ed edition

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The intellectual and human story of a mathematical proof that transformed our ideas about mathematics.

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The MIT Press
Language
English
Pages
221

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Subjects
Roots of Equations, Lösung, Beweis, Algebraische Gleichung, (Mathematik), Geschichte, (Math.), Beweis (Math.), Abel, niels henrik, 1802-1829, Equations, Proof theory, Racines des équations, 31.01 history of mathematics, Unlösbarkeit, Vergelijkingen (wiskunde), Équations algébriques, Algèbre, Histoire, MATHEMATICS, Algebra, Elementary, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING, Social Aspects

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Cover of: Abel's Proof
Abel's Proof: An Essay on the Sources and Meaning of Mathematical Unsolvability
April 1, 2004, The MIT Press
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Cover of: Abel's Proof
Abel's Proof: An Essay on the Sources and Meaning of Mathematical Unsolvability
2004, MIT Press
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Libraries near you: WorldCat
Cover of: Abel's Proof
Abel's Proof: An Essay on the Sources and Meaning of Mathematical Unsolvability
2003, MIT Press
in English
Libraries near you: WorldCat
Cover of: Abel's Proof
Abel's Proof: An Essay on the Sources and Meaning of Mathematical Unsolvability
May 1, 2003, The MIT Press
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Book Details

First Sentence

"In 1824, a young Norwegian named Niels Henrik Abel published a small pamphlet announcing a new mathematical proof for an old problem."

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Library of Congress
QA212.P47 2004, QA212 .P47 2003, QA212 .P47 2003eb

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Format
Paperback
Number of pages
221
Dimensions
7.9 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
Weight
8 ounces

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OL9416481M
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0262661829
ISBN 13
9780262661829
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2002031991
OCLC/WorldCat
56454198, 53982192
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504290
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2041749

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