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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 |
| Date: | 2011 |
| 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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| URI: | http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/38396 |
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