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IN this interesting book, the author, as a result of a search through many recent scientific papers, has collected the varied applications of the methods of elementary mathematics, which are employed in the description of quantitative phenomena. The form in which these are presented is based upon experience gained in teaching such methods. Whilst, however, the applications are drawn from a wide field, emphasis is laid rather on the method than upon its practical use.
Descriptive Mathematics
By John Maclean. Pp. xvi + 143. (Bombay, Calcutta, Madras and London: Macmillan and Co., Ltd., 1935.) 2.8 rupees.
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[Book Reviews]. Nature 137, 382 (1936). https://doi.org/10.1038/137382c0
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