ISBN10: 0465037712, ISBN13: 9780465037711, [publisher: Basic Books, New York] Softcover Paperback. This book is about mathematical ideas, about what mathematics means-and why. Abstract ideas, for the most part, arise via conceptual metaphor-metaphorical ideas projecting from the way we function in the everyday physical world. Where Mathematics Comes From argues that conceptual metaphor plays a central role in mathematical ideas within the cognitive unconscious-from arithmetic and algebra to sets and logic to infinity in all of its forms. Renowned linguist George Lakoff pairs with psychologist Rafael Nunez in the first book to provide a serious study of the cognitive science of mathematical ideas. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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ISBN10: 0465037712, ISBN13: 9780465037711, [publisher: Basic Books Aug 2001] Softcover Neuware - Renowned linguist George Lakoff pairs with psychologist Rafael Nunez in the first book to provide a serious study of the cognitive science of mathematical ideas.
[Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 2001]
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Basic Books, Date: 2001. Trade Paperback. New. reprint edition. 512 pages. 9.25x7.50x1.25 inches. 2001. Basic Books ISBN 0465037712 9780465037711 [GB]

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[Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2001]

ISBN10: 0465037712, ISBN13: 9780465037711, [publisher: Basic Books, New York] Softcover Paperback. This book is about mathematical ideas, about what mathematics means-and why. Abstract ideas, for the most part, arise via conceptual metaphor-metaphorical ideas projecting from the way we function in the everyday physical world. Where Mathematics Comes From argues that conceptual metaphor plays a central role in mathematical ideas within the cognitive unconscious-from arithmetic and algebra to sets and logic to infinity in all of its forms. Renowned linguist George Lakoff pairs with psychologist Rafael Nunez in the first book to provide a serious study of the cognitive science of mathematical ideas. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
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[LOS ANGELES, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2001]

ISBN10: 0465037712, ISBN13: 9780465037711, [publisher: Basic Books] Softcover Renowned linguist George Lakoff pairs with psychologist Rafael Nunez in the first book to provide a serious study of the cognitive science of mathematical ideas. Num Pages: 512 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 190 x 29. Weight in Grams: 790. . 2001. Reprint. Paperback. . . . .
[Galway, GY, Ireland] [Publication Year: 2001]

New York, NY: Basic Books, Date: 2000. This groundbreaking exploration by linguist Lakoff and psychologist Nunez brings two decades of insights from cognitive science to bear on the nature of human mathematical thought, beginning with the basic, pre-verbal ability to do simple arithmetic on quantities of four or less, and encompassing set theory, multiple forms of infinity and the demystification of more enigmatic mathematical truths. Their purpose is to begin laying the foundations for a truly scientific understanding of human mathematical thought, grounded in processes common to all human cognition. They find that four distinct but related processes metaphorically structure basic arithmetic: object collection, object construction, using a measuring stick and moving along a path. By carefully unfolding these primitive examples and then building upon them, the authors take readers on a dazzling excursion without sacrificing the rigor of their exposition. Lakoff and N#$ez directly challenge the most cherished myths about the nature of mathematical truth, offering instead a fresh, profound, empirically grounded insight into the meaning of mathematical ideas. This revolutionary account is bound to garner major attention in the scientific pressDbut it remains a very challenging read that lends itself mostly to those with a strong interest in either math or cognitive science. 493 pp. Illustrated. Minimal shelfwear. No spine cracks or creases. Signed by George Lakoff on the half ...