A series on the teaching of mathematics
9: Cogwheels and Computers by F. M. Arscott
Head of the Department of Mathematics.
Battersea College of Technology
The sophistication of modem industrial research has led to an increasing demand for industrial mathematicians. But the supply is inadequate-and inappropriately trained. Indeed, it has been said that ' the value of a mathematician to industry is inversely proportional to the quality of his degree.
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