Why Prove it Again? : Alternative Proofs in Mathematical Practice /

This monograph considers several well-known mathematical theorems and asks the question, “Why prove it again?” while examining alternative proofs.   It  explores the different rationales mathematicians may have for pursuing and presenting new proofs of previously established results, as well as how...

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Main Author: Dawson, Jr., John W. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Birkhäuser, 2015.
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