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Hersh, Reuben, 1927–
Loving and hating mathematics : challenging the myths of mathematical life / Reuben Hersh and Vera John-Steiner.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-691-14247-0 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1. Mathematicians—
Biography. 2. Mathematicians—Psychology. 3. Mathematics—Study and teaching—United States. I. John-Steiner, Vera, 1930–  II. Title.
QA28.H48 2011

510.92—dc22              2010014452

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