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New Books in Mathematics

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The Outer Limits of Reason: What Science, Mathematics, and Logic Cannot Tell Us

The Outer Limits of Reason: What Science, Mathematics, and Logic Cannot Tell Us

Many books explain what is known about the universe. This book investigates what cannot be known. Rather than exploring ... Read more

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Athene Donald, "Not Just for the Boys: Why We Need More Women in Science" (Oxford UP, 2023)

Athene Donald, "Not Just for the Boys: Why We Need More Women in Science" (Oxford UP, 2023)

Why are girls discouraged from doing science? Why do so many promising women leave science in early and mid-career? Why ... Read more

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