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Authors :
Page, Warren
Hersh, Reuben
Selden, Annie
Source :
The College Mathematics Journal. March, 2001, Vol. 32 Issue 2, p147, 8 p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Summaries of a variety of publications on mathematical subjects and history are presented. Topics include the life of Carl Friedrich Gauss, the properties of ellipses in polygons, the Soviet Union's policy regarding the teaching of mathematics under Joseph Stalin, and Bayesian statistics.

Subjects

Subjects :
Mathematical research
Ellipse -- Research
Polygons -- Research
Bayesian statistical decision theory -- Usage
Education
Mathematics

Details

ISSN :
07468342
Volume :
32
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The College Mathematics Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.74699179

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