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  1. University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany

    Ulrich Kortenkamp

  2. University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway

    John Monaghan

  3. Ecole normale supérieure de Lyon, Lyon, France

    Luc Trouche

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Kortenkamp, U., Monaghan, J. & Trouche, L. Jonathan M Borwein (1951–2016): exploring, experiencing and experimenting in mathematics – an inspiring journey in mathematics. Educ Stud Math 93, 131–136 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10649-016-9729-0

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