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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