دانلود کتاب Mathematics As a Cultural System

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Content:
Foundations and Philosophy of Science and Technology Series, Page ii
Front Matter, Page iii
Copyright, Page iv
Dedication, Page v
Introductory Note, Pages vii-viii
CHAPTER I - The Nature of Culture and Cultural Systems, Pages 1-20
CHAPTER II - Examples of Cultural Patterns Observable in the Evolution of Mathematics, Pages 21-46
CHAPTER III - Historical Episodes; a Laboratory for the Study of Cultural Change, Pages 47-65
CHAPTER IV - Potential of a Theory or Field; Hereditary Stress, Pages 66-83
CHAPTER V - Consolidation: Force and Process, Pages 84-104
CHAPTER VI - The Exceptional Individual; Singularities in the Evolution of Mathematics, Pages 105-125
CHAPTER VII - Laws Governing the Evolution of Mathematics, Pages 126-148
CHAPTER VIII - Mathematics in the 20th Century; its Role and Future, Pages 149-163
APPENDIX, Pages 164-166
Bibliography, Pages 167-171
Index, Pages 173-182