The language of mathematics
by Robert Laurence Baber · first published 2011
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"The subject of this book is how to formulate a mathematical model from an English description of a problem. This book views mathematical notation as a language and develops the implications of this view for translating English text into mathematical expressions and mathematical models, i.e. for applying mathematics to problems described in English. In order to apply mathematics to a practical problem, one must first transform an English statement of the problem and the requirements for its solution into mathematical expressions. This book examines this process in detail, presents new insigh
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…before. Much of it I attribute to the change of perspective the book brought about for me and to the fact that I have a vision of my future now. It also helped develop my own style. Second would be The Language of Mathematics by Baber. As someone who did not do well with math in school or uni but was always good with languages and programming, I have benefited greatly from it by finally “getting” math.
on “Ask HN: What was a book that changed your life?” ↗* The Language of Mathematics: Utilizing Math in Practice by Baber https://www.amazon.com/Language-Mathematics-Utilizing-Math-P... really helped me "get it", as I always found programming natural but math hard. This one is written…
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