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“MacPherson told me that my theorem can be viewed as blah blah blah Grothendieck blah blah blah, which makes it much more respectable.”

Quote by Jim Propp

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Jim Propp is a mathematics educator, focusing on the field of mathematics education and striving to enhance the quality and effectiveness of mathematics teaching. Specific details about his life and contributions are not available. more

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