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Russ, Steve. (2011) The unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics in the natural sciences. Interdisciplinary Science Reviews, Vol.36 (No.3). pp. 209-213. ISSN 03080188

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/030801811X13082311482537

Abstract

Why does mathematics work so well in describing some parts of the natural world?

Item Type:

Journal Article

Subjects:

Q Science > Q Science (General)
Q Science > QA Mathematics

Divisions:

Faculty of Science > Computer Science

Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):

Life sciences -- Mathematics, Physical sciences -- Mathematics

Journal or Publication Title:

Interdisciplinary Science Reviews

Publisher:

Maney Publishing

ISSN:

03080188

Official Date:

2011

Dates:

Date	Event
2011	Published

Volume:

Vol.36

Number:

No.3

Page Range:

pp. 209-213

Identification Number:

10.1179/030801811X13082311482537

Status:

Peer Reviewed

Publication Status:

Published

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