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Copyright © 1972 by Morris Kline

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Kline, Morris, 1908-
Mathematical thought from ancient to modern times / Morris Kline.
p. cm. Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN 0-19-506136-5 (PBK) (v. 2)
1. Mathematics -- History. I. Title.
QA21.K516 1990 510'.9 -- dc20 89-25520

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