Description
| Product ID: | 9781441960528 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Series: | Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics |
| Title: | Mathematics and Its History |
| Authors: | Author: John Stillwell |
| Page Count: | 662 |
| Subjects: | Number theory, Number theory, Calculus and mathematical analysis, Geometry, History of mathematics, Calculus & mathematical analysis, Geometry, History of mathematics |
| Description: | From the reviews of the second edition:"This book covers many interesting topics not usually covered in a present day undergraduate course, as well as certain basic topics such as the development of the calculus and the solution of polynomial equations. From a review of the second edition: "This book covers many interesting topics not usually covered in a present day undergraduate course, as well as certain basic topics such as the development of the calculus and the solution of polynomial equations. The fact that the topics are introduced in their historical contexts will enable students to better appreciate and understand the mathematical ideas involved...If one constructs a list of topics central to a history course, then they would closely resemble those chosen here." (David Parrott, Australian Mathematical Society) This book offers a collection of historical essays detailing a large variety of mathematical disciplines and issues; it’s accessible to a broad audience. This third edition includes new chapters on simple groups and new sections on alternating groups and the Poincare conjecture. Many more exercises have been added as well as commentary that helps place the exercises in context. |
| Imprint Name: | Springer-Verlag New York Inc. |
| Publisher Name: | Springer-Verlag New York Inc. |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2010-08-02 |
