{"product_id":"discrete-thoughts-mark-kac-9780817636364","title":"Discrete Thoughts: Essays on Mathematics, Science and Philosophy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a volume of essays and reviews that delightfully explores mathematics in all its moods -- from the light and the witty, and humorous to serious, rational, and cerebral. These beautifully written articles from three great modern mathematicians will provide a source for supplemental reading for almost any math class. Topics include: logic, combinatorics, statistics, economics, artificial intelligence, computer science, and broad applications of mathematics. Readers will also find coverage of history and philosophy, including discussion of the work of Ulam, Kant, and Heidegger, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mark Kac, Gian-Carlo Rota, Jacob T. Schwartz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0817636366\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780817636364\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Birkhauser\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/1993\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 266\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.27h x 6.16w x 0.65d","brand":"Mark Kac","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43926492905727,"sku":"9780817636364","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_4ee35739-3c11-4723-8078-d6357480fe6f.jpg?v=1681083377","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/discrete-thoughts-mark-kac-9780817636364","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}