Stella Baruk
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2 articles published in Tangente
Math for everyoneN°192Jan 22, 2020Words and mathematics
Symbols and formulas emerged only gradually from mathematics that was initially expressed entirely in words. Ever since, the relationship between formalism and ordinary language has continued to fascinate.
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Math for everyoneN°174Jan 13, 2017From sentence to formula
Before the 20th century, everyday language played a prominent role in mathematical writing. Did that necessarily make it easier to read? How did the balance between descriptive sentences and concise formulas emerge?
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