Basic Books. Used - Very Good. May have light to moderate shelf wear and/or a remainder mark. Complete. Clean pages. Paperback Basic Books ISBN 0465037712 9780465037711 [US]

ISBN10: 0465037712, ISBN13: 9780465037711, [publisher: Basic Books] Softcover
[Columbia, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2001]
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ISBN10: 0465037712, ISBN13: 9780465037711, [publisher: Basic Books., New York.] Softcover 23 x 18. 492 págs.
[logroño, RIOJA, Spain] [Publication Year: 2000]
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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 ...

Basic Books, Date: 2001. Trade Paperback. New. reprint edition. 512 pages. 9.25x7.50x1.25 inches. 2001. Basic Books ISBN 0465037712 9780465037711 [GB]

Basic Books 2001 Trade paperback Very Good May have light to moderate shelf wear and/or a remainder mark. Complete. Clean pages. Paperback.

ISBN10: 0465037712, ISBN13: 9780465037711, [publisher: Basic Books] Softcover reprint edition. 512 pages. 9.25x7.50x1.25 inches. In Stock.
[Exeter, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2001]

ISBN10: 0465037712, ISBN13: 9780465037711, [publisher: Little, Brown 2001-08-16, New York] Softcover Language: ENG
[Oxford, OX, United Kingdom] [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. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
[Olney, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2001]