ISBN: 9781334014000 - mathematical questions and solutions, vol. 68: from the "educational times," with many papers and solutions in addition to those published in the "educational times," and an appendix (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a wide-ranging, century-spanning account of how mathematics has developed in the hands of major mathematical thinkers, from ancient Greece to the beginning of the twentieth century. The author explores how mathematical ideas, initially used as a tool for physical problems like surveying or astronomy, developed into a sophisticated and highly abstract discipline, challenging the human mind to conquer its most daunting problems. With detailed biographical sketches of the main characters involved and plenty of context, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone wishing to gain a comprehensive view of the development of mathematics. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…