Mathematics Under the Microscope: Notes on Cognitive Aspects of Mathematical Practice - Hardcover

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With quotes from philosophers and interesting problems, Borovik (U. of Manchester, UK) reflects on what mathematical thinking says about the workings of the human mind, hopeful that mathematicians will cease ignoring findings from neuroscience. Starting with his experience of learning calculus as a teen living in Siberia, he treats provocative issues, e.g., making a case that the attraction of the symmetry of modern algebra is due to its mirroring of how we process images, and discussing memetics, the interdisciplinary research area concerned with the mechanisms of the evolution of human culture. Readers are alerted to technical sections that can be skipped. Childhood photos of many of the mathematicians/philosophers or scholars of mathematics/computer scientists mentioned are featured. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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