The Math Myth: And Other STEM Delusions
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Published
The New Press, 2010.
Language
English
ISBN
9781620970690
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Andrew Hacker., & Andrew Hacker|AUTHOR. (2010). The Math Myth: And Other STEM Delusions . The New Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Andrew Hacker and Andrew Hacker|AUTHOR. 2010. The Math Myth: And Other STEM Delusions. The New Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Andrew Hacker and Andrew Hacker|AUTHOR. The Math Myth: And Other STEM Delusions The New Press, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Andrew Hacker, and Andrew Hacker|AUTHOR. The Math Myth: And Other STEM Delusions The New Press, 2010.
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