History of mathematics
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History of mathematics
Mixed media pr. Mathematics and Culture III Editor(s): Emmer, Michele. Num Pages: 280 pages, 3 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBV; PBW; PBX; PDZM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 160 x 16. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540342595
- ISBN
- 9783540342595
Condition: New
€ 65.73
€ 65.73
Paperback. Providing a full-length investigations of Pierre de Fermat's life and work, this title provides rare insight into the mathematical genius of a hobbyist who never sought to publish his work, yet who ranked with his contemporaries Pascal and Descartes in shaping the course of modern mathematics. Num Pages: 456 pages, 67 figs. BIC Classification: 3JD; BG; PBX; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 657.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Revised
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691036663
- ISBN
- 9780691036663
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.73€ 62.95
€ 82.73
€ 62.95
Paperback. An easy-to-read presentation of the early history of mathematics Engaging and accessible, An Introduction to the Early Development of Mathematics provides a captivating introduction to the history of ancient mathematics in early civilizations for a nontechnical audience. Num Pages: 248 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDA; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 167 x 15. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119104971
- ISBN
- 9781119104971
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 78.88
€ 78.88
Paperback. Num Pages: 464 pages, 16 halftones. 34 line illus. BIC Classification: BM; PBB; PBX; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 16.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691175836
- ISBN
- 9780691175836
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.27
€ 26.99
€ 20.27
Paperback. Presents the story of a mathematical quest that began in revolutionary France, which led to a big collaboration between mathematicians across the world, and revealed the 'Monster' - not monstrous at all, but a structure of exquisite beauty and complexity. Num Pages: 272 pages, Line drawings & 12 halftones. BIC Classification: JFCX; PBX; PDZM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 195 x 130 x 18. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780192807236
- ISBN
- 9780192807236
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 14.99
€ 18.99
€ 14.99
Paperback. Narrates the life of Carl Friedrich Gauss, the 18th century mathematician, from his prodigious childhood to his extraordinary achievements that earned him the title 'Prince of Mathematics'. The author has created a historical narrative that can inspire young readers and curious adults with a story full of human touch and personal achievement. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGT; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 203 x 133 x 14. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781568814551
- ISBN
- 9781568814551
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 31.97
€ 31.99
€ 31.97
Paperback. Inventor of logarithms, John Napier made one of the greatest advances in the history of mathematics. The 16th century Scot was also a remarkable astronomer. This new edition has been redesigned and has a new cover. Num Pages: 80 pages, 30 colour/black+white. BIC Classification: BGT; PBC; PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 159 x 7. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Publisher
- NMSE - Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 80
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905267668
- ISBN
- 9781905267668
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.23
€ 8.23
Paperback. Covering the evolution of mathematics through time and across the major Eastern and Western civilizations right up to modern mathematics this highly illustrated book addresses the methods and challenges associated with studying the history of mathematics for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 190 x 16. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 296
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199676767
- ISBN
- 9780199676767
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.34
€ 73.34
Paperback. An informal guide to the evolution of mathematical language and its profound influence on our lives Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: PBX; PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 127 x 29. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472117113
- ISBN
- 9781472117113
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 11.64
€ 12.99
€ 11.64
Hardback. Takes us on a mathematical mystery tour, unraveling a tale of political struggles, psychological crises, sexual complexities, and ethical dilemmas. This book focuses on the contest between French and Russian mathematicians who sought answers to one of the oldest puzzles in math: the nature of infinity. Num Pages: 256 pages, 34 halftones, 3 line illustrations. BIC Classification: HRLK2; PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 149 x 22. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674032934
- ISBN
- 9780674032934
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 39.62
€ 47.99
€ 39.62
Hardcover. Editor(s): Mattmuller, Martin; Lemmermeyer, Franz. Series: Leonhard Euler, Opera Omnia. Num Pages: 580 pages, 53 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBH; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 213 x 285 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1514.
- Publisher
- Springer Basel
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783034808927
- ISBN
- 9783034808927
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.09
€ 197.09
Hardback. Based on research in Sanskrit sources, this title chronicles the development of mathematical techniques and texts in South Asia from antiquity to the early modern period. Num Pages: 360 pages, 10 halftones. 40 line illus. BIC Classification: 1FKA; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 243 x 166 x 30. Weight in Grams: 820.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691120676
- ISBN
- 9780691120676
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Condition: New
€ 82.73€ 62.95
€ 82.73
€ 62.95
Hardback. .
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319255668
- ISBN
- 9783319255668
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 40.37
€ 45.99
€ 40.37
Paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages, , figures. BIC Classification: 3JD; PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 170 x 15. Weight in Grams: 210.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The Perseus Books Group United States
- Edition
- First Trade Paper Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780465018963
- ISBN
- 9780465018963
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.45
€ 24.45
She highlights the human side of what many view as that most arcane and otherworldly of intellectual endeavors, mathematics, which indeed answers to such diverse factors as religion, ego, and depression. Num Pages: 544 pages, 13, 8 black & white halftones, 5 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGT; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 169 x 36. Weight in Grams: 830.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801882913
- ISBN
- 9780801882913
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 88.61
€ 88.61
Hardback. Num Pages: 296 pages, 64 line illus. 48 tables. BIC Classification: 3JD; PBC; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 239 x 175 x 23. Weight in Grams: 574.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691155708
- ISBN
- 9780691155708
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 32.94
€ 46.99
€ 32.94
Paperback. One of the greatest revolutions in mathematics occurred when Georg Cantor promulgated his theory of transfinite sets. His religious beliefs led him to expect paradoxes in any concept of the infinite. This work shows that these played an integral part in his understanding and defense of set theory. Num Pages: 424 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PBCH; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 632.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691024479
- ISBN
- 9780691024479
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.73€ 63.30
€ 82.73
€ 63.30
Hardcover. This detailed description of the fundamental developments in statistical theory around 1950 points out the centrally important interplay between increasingly refined mathematical techniques and the concomitant developments in methodological concepts. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642310836
- ISBN
- 9783642310836
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.63€ 149.80
€ 153.63
€ 149.80
Paperback. Unique graphic introductions to big ideas and thinkers, written by experts in the field. Illustrator(s): Van Loon, Borin. Series: Introducing.. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 122 x 13. Weight in Grams: 154.
- Publisher
- Icon Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Fourth
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848312975
- ISBN
- 9781848312975
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 9.77
€ 11.99
€ 9.77
Hardback. Traces the growth of mathematical modernism from its roots in problem solving and theory to its interactions with physics, philosophy, theology, psychology, and ideas about real and artificial languages. This book is suitable for mathematicians and historians. Num Pages: 528 pages, 25 halftones. 11 line illus. BIC Classification: PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 260 x 188 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1262.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 528
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691136103
- ISBN
- 9780691136103
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.82€ 59.33
€ 76.82
€ 59.33