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[Goodbye, Descartes] is certain to attract attention and controversy..a fascinating journey to the edges of logical thinking and beyond. -Publishers Weekly (???) Critical Acclaim for Keith Devlin's Previous Book Mathematics: The Science of Patterns A book such as this belongs in the personal library of everyone interested in learning about some of the most subtle and profound works of the human spirit. -American Scientist Devlin's very attractive book is a well-written attempt to explain mathematics to educated nonmathematicians . the basic ideas are presented in a clear, concise, and easily understood manner. Highly recommended. -Choice [Devlin] has found an interesting way of exhibiting how mathematics is unified . the author's presentation is a tour de force. -Mathematical Reviews A Selection of the Newbridge Library of Science and Reader's Subscription
