VARIETIES OF MATHEMATICAL PROSE

This article begins the development of a taxonomy of mathematical prose, describing the precise function and meaning of specific types of mathematical exposition. It further discusses the merits and demerits of a style of mathematical writing that labels each passage according to its function as des...

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Published in:PRIMUS : problems, resources, and issues in mathematics undergraduate studies Vol. 8; no. 2; pp. 116 - 136
Main Authors: Bagchi, Atish, Wells, Charles
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 01.01.1998
Subjects:
definitions
formal reasoning
hypertext
mathematical argument
Mathematical exposition
proofs
symbolic logic
terminology
writing style
ISSN:1051-1970, 1935-4053
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Summary:This article begins the development of a taxonomy of mathematical prose, describing the precise function and meaning of specific types of mathematical exposition. It further discusses the merits and demerits of a style of mathematical writing that labels each passage according to its function as described in the taxonomy.
ISSN:1051-1970
1935-4053
DOI:10.1080/10511979808965889