Very Short Introductions to mathematics
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Very Short Introductions to mathematics is a concise, accessible book that surveys key ideas, history, and concepts in mathematics as part of Oxford University Press’s Very Short Introductions series.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| A Very Short Introduction to Mathematics | 1 |
| Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction | 1 |
| Very Short Introductions to mathematics canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: Very Short Introductions to mathematics Context triple: [Very Short Introductions, hasPart, Very Short Introductions to mathematics]
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"Mathematical Snapshots"
"Mathematical Snapshots" is a popular mathematics book by Hugo Steinhaus that presents a wide range of mathematical ideas and curiosities through accessible, engaging short essays and illustrations.
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Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: The Formation of Concepts in Modern Mathematics
Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: The Formation of Concepts in Modern Mathematics is a philosophical and foundational study in which Friedrich Waismann analyzes how mathematical concepts are formed, clarified, and used in modern mathematics.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Mathematical Logic
A Beginner’s Guide to Mathematical Logic is an introductory textbook that explains the fundamental concepts and techniques of mathematical logic in a clear and accessible style.
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The Foundations of Mathematics
The Foundations of Mathematics is a posthumously published collection of F. P. Ramsey’s influential papers on logic, philosophy of mathematics, and the foundations of knowledge.
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E.
Number Theory: An Approach through History from Hammurapi to Legendre
"Number Theory: An Approach through History from Hammurapi to Legendre" is a historical and expository book by André Weil that traces the development of number theory from ancient Mesopotamia to the early 19th century.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Very Short Introductions to mathematics Target entity description: Very Short Introductions to mathematics is a concise, accessible book that surveys key ideas, history, and concepts in mathematics as part of Oxford University Press’s Very Short Introductions series.
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A.
"Mathematical Snapshots"
"Mathematical Snapshots" is a popular mathematics book by Hugo Steinhaus that presents a wide range of mathematical ideas and curiosities through accessible, engaging short essays and illustrations.
-
B.
Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: The Formation of Concepts in Modern Mathematics
Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: The Formation of Concepts in Modern Mathematics is a philosophical and foundational study in which Friedrich Waismann analyzes how mathematical concepts are formed, clarified, and used in modern mathematics.
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C.
A Beginner’s Guide to Mathematical Logic
A Beginner’s Guide to Mathematical Logic is an introductory textbook that explains the fundamental concepts and techniques of mathematical logic in a clear and accessible style.
-
D.
The Foundations of Mathematics
The Foundations of Mathematics is a posthumously published collection of F. P. Ramsey’s influential papers on logic, philosophy of mathematics, and the foundations of knowledge.
-
E.
Number Theory: An Approach through History from Hammurapi to Legendre
"Number Theory: An Approach through History from Hammurapi to Legendre" is a historical and expository book by André Weil that traces the development of number theory from ancient Mesopotamia to the early 19th century.
- F. None of above. chosen
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book
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introductory mathematics book ⓘ |
| aim |
to explain central mathematical concepts
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to introduce the history of mathematics ⓘ to survey key ideas in mathematics ⓘ |
| audience |
general readers
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students ⓘ |
| describedAs |
accessible
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concise ⓘ |
| format |
ebook
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paperback ⓘ |
| genre |
mathematics survey
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popular mathematics ⓘ |
| hasCategory |
Oxford Very Short Introductions books
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linked to:
Very Short Introductions series
mathematics books ⓘ |
| intendedUse |
self-study
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supplementary reading ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| partOfSeries |
Very Short Introductions
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linked to:
Very Short Introductions series
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| publisher | Oxford University Press ⓘ |
| seriesPublisher | Oxford University Press ⓘ |
| seriesType | Very Short Introductions series ⓘ |
| topic |
history of mathematics
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mathematical concepts ⓘ mathematics ⓘ |
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