The Mathematical Experience
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The first paperback edition won a U.S. National Book Award in Science.[1][lower-alpha 1] It is cited by some mathematicians as influential in their decision to continue their studies in graduate school; and has been hailed as a classic of mathematical literature.[2] On the other hand, Martin Gardner disagreed with some of the authors' philosophical opinions.[3]
A new edition, published in 1995, includes exercises and problems, making the book more suitable for classrooms. There is also The Companion Guide to The Mathematical Experience, Study Edition. Both were co-authored with Elena Marchisotto.[4] Davis and Hersh wrote a follow-up book, Descartes' Dream: The World According to Mathematics (Harcourt, 1986), and each has written other books with related themes, such as Mathematics And Common Sense: A Case of Creative Tension by Davis and What is Mathematics, Really? by Hersh.
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- ↑ This was the 1983 award for paperback Science.
From 1980 to 1983 in National Book Award history there were dual hardcover and paperback awards in most categories, and several nonfiction subcategories including General Nonfiction. Most of the paperback award-winners were reprints, including this one.
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References
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- ↑ "National Book Awards – 1983". National Book Foundation. Retrieved 2012-03-07.
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- ↑ Reviews of the 1995 edition:
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External links
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- Book Review of the 1995 edition, by Kenneth C. Millett at the American Mathematical Society.
- The Mathematical Experience from the Internet Archive
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