Mathematics and Its History

John Stillwell

ISBN 10: 1461426324 / ISBN 13: 9781461426325

Verlag: Springer, Springer Okt 2012, 2012

Neuware -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. 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 third edition includes new chapters on simple groups and combinatorics, and new sections on several topics, including the Poincare conjecture. The book has also been enriched by added exercises. 684 pp. Englisch. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781461426325

Inhaltsangabe:

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.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: John Stillwell is a professor of mathematics at the University of San Francisco. He is also an accomplished author, having published several books with Springer, including The Four Pillars of Geometry; Elements of Algebra; Numbers and Geometry; and many more.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Mathematics and Its History
Verlag: Springer, Springer Okt 2012
Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
Einband: Taschenbuch
Zustand: Neu
Auflage: 3. Auflage