Mathematical Thought from Ancient to Modern Times
432Mathematical Thought from Ancient to Modern Times
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ISBN-13: | 9780195061352 |
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Publisher: | Oxford University Press, USA |
Publication date: | 03/28/1990 |
Edition description: | PAPERBACK |
Pages: | 432 |
Sales rank: | 240,546 |
Product dimensions: | 8.94(w) x 5.94(h) x 0.80(d) |
Lexile: | 1480L (what's this?) |
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