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Mathematics and Its History = A Concise Edition /

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正題名/作者:	Mathematics and Its History/ by John Stillwell.
其他題名:	A Concise Edition /
作者:	Stillwell, John.
面頁冊數:	XV, 400 p. 135 illus., 91 illus. in color.online resource. :
Contained By:	Springer Nature eBook
標題:	Analysis. -
電子資源:	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-55193-3
ISBN:	9783030551933

Mathematics and Its History = A Concise Edition /
Stillwell, John.

Mathematics and Its HistoryA Concise Edition /[electronic resource] :by John Stillwell. - 1st ed. 2020. - XV, 400 p. 135 illus., 91 illus. in color.online resource. - Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics,0172-6056. - Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics,.

1. The Theorem of Pythagoras -- 2. Greek Geometry -- 3. Greek Number Theory -- 4. Infinity in Greek Mathematics -- 5. Polynomial Equations -- 6. Algebraic Geometry -- 7. Projective Geometry -- 8. Calculus -- 9. Infinite Series -- 10. Elliptic Curves and Functions -- 11. Complex Numbers and Curves -- 12. Complex Numbers and Functions -- 13. Non-Euclidean Geometries -- 14. Group Theory -- 15. Topology -- 16. Commutative Algebra -- 17. Sets, Logic, and Computation -- Bibliography -- Index.

This textbook provides a unified and concise exploration of undergraduate mathematics by approaching the subject through its history. Readers will discover the rich tapestry of ideas behind familiar topics from the undergraduate curriculum, such as calculus, algebra, topology, and more. Featuring historical episodes ranging from the Ancient Greeks to Fermat and Descartes, this volume offers a glimpse into the broader context in which these ideas developed, revealing unexpected connections that make this ideal for a senior capstone course. The presentation of previous versions has been refined by omitting the less mainstream topics and inserting new connecting material, allowing instructors to cover the book in a one-semester course. This condensed edition prioritizes succinctness and cohesiveness, and there is a greater emphasis on visual clarity, featuring full color images and high quality 3D models. As in previous editions, a wide array of mathematical topics are covered, from geometry to computation; however, biographical sketches have been omitted. Mathematics and Its History: A Concise Edition is an essential resource for courses or reading programs on the history of mathematics. Knowledge of basic calculus, algebra, geometry, topology, and set theory is assumed. From reviews of previous editions: “Mathematics and Its History is a joy to read. The writing is clear, concise and inviting. The style is very different from a traditional text. I found myself picking it up to read at the expense of my usual late evening thriller or detective novel…. The author has done a wonderful job of tying together the dominant themes of undergraduate mathematics.” Richard J. Wilders, MAA, on the Third Edition "The book...is presented in a lively style without unnecessary detail. It is very stimulating and will be appreciated not only by students. Much attention is paid to problems and to the development of mathematics before the end of the nineteenth century.... This book brings to the non-specialist interested in mathematics many interesting results. It can be recommended for seminars and will be enjoyed by the broad mathematical community." European Mathematical Society, on the Second Edition.

ISBN: 9783030551933

Standard No.: 10.1007/978-3-030-55193-3doiSubjects--Topical Terms:

669490
Analysis.

LC Class. No.: QA21-27

Dewey Class. No.: 510.9

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