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Authors :
Davis, Philip J.
Source :
Scientific American; Sep1964, Vol. 211 Issue 3, p51-59, 9p, 9 Diagrams
Publication Year :
1964

Abstract

The article focuses on the enlargement of the concept of number by building up number systems and by seeking to dissect them into their most primitive elements. Number systems can be divided into several stages including integers, rational numbers and real numbers. Considered as a tool of civilization, numbers would serve as identification tags or telephone numbers.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368733
Volume :
211
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Scientific American
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
19868126
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican0964-50