History of Numerical Analysis from the 16th Through the 19th Century

Goldstine, Herman H.

ISBN 10: 0387902775 / ISBN 13: 9780387902777

Verlag: Springer-Verlag New York Inc., 1977

Beschreibung

Series: Studies in the History of Mathematics & Physical Sciences. Num Pages: 350 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 240 x 29. Weight in Grams: 678. . 1977. Hardback. . . . .

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers V9780387902777

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: History of Numerical Analysis from the 16th Through the 19th Century
• Verlag: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
• Erscheinungsjahr: 1977
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0387902775
• ISBN-13: 9780387902777
• Einband: Hardcover
• Zustand: New

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Inhaltsangabe

In this book I have attempted to trace the development of numerical analysis during the period in which the foundations of the modern theory were being laid. To do this I have had to exercise a certain amount of selectivity in choosing and in rejecting both authors and papers. I have rather arbitrarily chosen, in the main, the most famous mathematicians of the period in question and have concentrated on their major works in numerical analysis at the expense, perhaps, of other lesser known but capable analysts. This selectivity results from the need to choose from a large body of literature, and from my feeling that almost by definition the great masters of mathematics were the ones responsible for the most significant accomplishments. In any event I must accept full responsibility for the choices. I would particularly like to acknowledge my thanks to Professor Otto Neugebauer for his help and inspiration in the preparation of this book. This consisted of many friendly discussions that I will always value. I should also like to express my deep appreciation to the International Business Machines Corporation of which I have the honor of being a Fellow and in particular to Dr. Ralph E. Gomory, its Vice-President for Research, for permitting me to undertake the writing of this book and for helping make it possible by his continuing encouragement and support.