On mathematical error

Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part A

Volumn 28, Issue 3, 1997, Pages 393-416

  Sherry, David ^a  

^a NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0031232274     PISSN: 00393681     EISSN: 18792510     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0039-3681(96)00024-6     Document Type: Article

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