The Numberphile Podcast

Why Study Mathematics - with Vicky Neale

The Numberphile Podcast

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Why Study Mathematics - with Vicky Neale

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Dr Vicky Neale's latest book is about why people should study mathematics - but why did SHE study mathematics?

Dr Neale's website - with links to her work and books and craft

Why Study Mathematics - book on Amazon

Vicky's author page on Amazon

Vicky's craft, including the prime bracelets

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