Mathematics and Its History: A Concise Edition (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics) - Image 1

£43.04

Springer Mathematics and Its History: A Concise Edition (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics)

Name: Mathematics and Its History: A Concise Edition (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics)
Brand: Springer
Price: 43.04 GBP
Availability: InStock

History of Mathematics

Price History & Forecast

Last 8 days • 8 data points (No recent data available)

Historical

Generating forecast...

Price Distribution

Price distribution over 8 days • 1 price levels

Days at Price

Price Analysis

Most common price: £43 (8 days, 100.0%)

Price range: £43 - £43

Price levels: 1 different prices over 8 days

Description

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 tothe 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

Product Specifications

Brand: Springer
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 303055192X
Category: Books > Subjects > Science, Nature & Maths > History & Philosophy > History of Mathematics
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 07 November 2020
Listed Since: 25 June 2020

Barcode

No barcode data available

Springer Mathematics and Its History: A Concise Edition (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics)

Price History & Forecast

Price Distribution

Price Analysis

Description

Product Specifications

Barcode

Similar Products You Might Like

The History of Mathematics: A Brief Course

Essential Mathematics for Undergraduates: A Guided Approach to Algebra, Geometry, Topology and Analysis

Mathematics and Its History (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics)

A Readable Introduction to Real Mathematics (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics)

Mathematics: Its Historical Aspects, Wonders And Beyond: 27 (Problem Solving In Mathematics And Beyond)

Journey through Mathematics: Creative Episodes in Its History

Sets and integration An outline of the development

The History of Mathematics: A Source-Based Approach, Volumes. 1 & 2 (AMS/MAA Textbooks)

Journey through Mathematics: Creative Episodes in Its History

Theorems and Counterexamples in Mathematics (Problem Books in Mathematics)

Historiography of Mathematics in the 19th and 20th Centuries (Trends in the History of Science)

Conquering Mathematics: From Arithmetic to Calculus

Integers, Polynomials, and Rings: A Course in Algebra (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics)

CRC Press Algebra & Geometry: An Introduction to University Math

Geometry by Its History (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics)

Handbook on the History of Mathematics Education

Mathematics: Its Power and Utility, International Edition

Basic Concepts of Algebraic Topology (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics)

Math through the Ages: A Gentle History for Teachers and Others (AMS/MAA Textbooks)

The Oxford Handbook of the History of Mathematics (Oxford Handbooks)

History of Mathematics (AMS Chelsea Publishing)

The History of Mathematics: A Source-Based Approach (Volume 1) (AMS/MAA Textbooks)

Geometry by Its History (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics)

An Introduction to the Early Development of Mathematics