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What is Hafeez contractor’s definition of mathematics?

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He said that putting design, construction, psychology and sociology together, and making a sketch from all that is ‘mathematics’.

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Chapter 4: The Treasure Within - Comprehension Check [Page 32]

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Chapter 4 The Treasure Within
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