The third culture.

The article explores the importance of mathematics in society and culture. The funding of mathematics research in Great Britain and the U.S. as compared to other sciences is noted. Also discussed is the role of mathematics in the development of technologies such as global positioning systems, cancer...

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Published in:	New Statesman Vol. 142; no. 5153/5154; pp. 60 - 66
Main Author:	Stewart, Ian
Format:	Article
Published:	New Statesman Ltd. 4/12/3013
Subjects:	Technological innovations Mathematics & society Science & mathematics Public opinion on science Mathematics research Research funding Global Positioning System Web search engines
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