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Are numbers real? : the uncanny relationship of mathematics and the physical world / Brian Clegg

This work explores the evolution of numbers from practical counting tools to abstract concepts that underpin modern physics. It examines the historical development of mathematics and considers whether the discipline has become increasingly detached from physical reality.

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