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"Duel at Dawn" by Amir Alexander is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Core Mathematics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.
Alexander shows how popular stories about mathematicians are really morality tales about their craft as it relates to the world. In the eighteenth century, he says, mathematicians were idealized as child-like, eternally curious; by the nineteenth century, brilliant mathematicians became Romantic heroes like poets, artists, and musicians.
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"Duel at Dawn" by Amir Alexander is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Core Mathematics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.
Topic: Core Mathematics
Author: Amir Alexander
Who this is for:
- Teachers and classroom instructors
- Students building subject mastery
- Readers looking for practical learning support
Why this book matters: It stands out as a practical math resource that helps explain concepts, strengthen problem-solving, and support classroom or independent learning.
Alexander shows how popular stories about mathematicians are really morality tales about their craft as it relates to the world. In the eighteenth century, he says, mathematicians were idealized as child-like, eternally curious; by the nineteenth century, brilliant mathematicians became Romantic heroes like poets, artists, and musicians.
| Author | Amir Alexander |
| Publisher | Harvard University Press |
| Published | 2011-10-15 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780674061743 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Pages | 320 |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Mathematics |
| Topic | Core Mathematics |
| Series | New Histories of Science, Technology, and Medicine |
Format: Paperback
Length: 320 pages
Language: English
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