A History of Mathematics / Uta C. Merzbach and Carl B. Boyer
Publication details: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2011 USAEdition: 3rd EdDescription: xx, 668pISBN:- 9780470525487
- 23rd 510.9 MER MER
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reference Book | VIT-AP General Stacks | Reference | 510.9 MER (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not for loan | MATH | 08069 |
It includes references and index
For more than forty years, A History of Mathematics has been the reference of choice for those looking to learn about the fascinating history of humankind’s relationship with numbers, shapes, and patterns. This revised edition features up-to-date coverage of topics such as Fermat’s Last Theorem and the Poincaré Conjecture, in addition to recent advances in areas such as finite group theory and computer-aided proofs.
> Distills thousands of years of mathematics into a single, approachable volume
> Covers mathematical discoveries, concepts, and thinkers, from Ancient Egypt to the present
> Includes up-to-date references and an extensive chronological table of mathematical and general historical developments.
Whether you're interested in the age of Plato and Aristotle or Poincaré and Hilbert, whether you want to know more about the Pythagorean theorem or the golden mean, A History of Mathematics is an essential reference that will help you explore the incredible history of mathematics and the men and women who created it.
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