History of mathematics
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History of mathematics
paperback. Editor(s): Abeles, Francine F.; Fuller, Mark E. Series: Studies in Universal Logic. Num Pages: 271 pages, 71 black & white illustrations, 4 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HPL; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 168 x 15. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Number of pages
- 271
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319247540
- ISBN
- 9783319247540
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Condition: New
€ 65.06
€ 65.06
Paperback. Presents an overview of mathematical activity in Berlin, beginning with the foundation of the Academy by Leibniz. This work covers the foundation of the University of Berlin, the 'Golden Age' of mathematics, the Nazi period, and the development of mathematics in East and West Berlin during the political division of the city. Editor(s): Begehr, Heinrich; Koch, Helmut; Kramer, Jurg; Schappacher, Norbert; Thiele, Ernst-Jochen. Num Pages: 216 pages, 51 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; PBX; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 170 x 11. Weight in Grams: 780.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783764359430
- ISBN
- 9783764359430
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.25
€ 67.25
The Role of Mathematics in Physical Sciences. Interdisciplinary and Ph...
. Ed(S): Boniolo, Giovanni; Budinich, Paolo; ...
Hardback. Even though mathematics and physics have been related for centuries and this relation appears to be unproblematic, there are many questions still open. This book aims to offer plausible answers to the questions through both historical analyses of relevant cases, and philosophical analyses of the relations between mathematics and physics. Editor(s): Boniolo, Giovanni; Budinich, Paolo; Trobok, Majda. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBX; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 537.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402031069
- ISBN
- 9781402031069
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.77
€ 126.77
Paperback. Editor(s): Brezinski, Claude; Sameh, Ahmed. Series: Contemporary Mathematicians. Num Pages: 705 pages, 46 black & white illustrations, 4 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBKJ; PBKS; PBX; UYA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178. Weight in Grams: 1326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Boston Inc United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 705
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493943890
- ISBN
- 9781493943890
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.60
€ 129.60
Paperback. Editor(s): Brezinski, Claude; Sameh, Ahmed. Series: Contemporary Mathematicians. Num Pages: 927 pages, 33 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBKJ; PBKS; PBX; UYA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178. Weight in Grams: 1731.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Boston Inc United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 927
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493943906
- ISBN
- 9781493943906
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 192.57
€ 192.57
Walter Gautschi, Volume 3: Selected Works with Commentaries
. Ed(S): Brezinski, Claude; Sameh, Ahmed
paperback. Editor(s): Brezinski, Claude; Sameh, Ahmed. Series: Contemporary Mathematicians. Num Pages: 778 pages, 62 black & white illustrations, 29 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBKJ; PBKS; PBX; UYA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 778
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493955572
- ISBN
- 9781493955572
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 192.95
€ 192.95
Paperback. Offers a survey of the professional evolution and significance of an entire discipline devoted to the history of science. This book provides an intellectual and a social history of the development of the subject from the first such effort written by the ancient Greek author Eudemus in the Fourth Century BC. Editor(s): Dauben, Joseph Warren; Scriba, Christoph J. Series: Science Networks. Historical Studies. Num Pages: 708 pages, 13 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBX. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1241.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 708
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783764361679
- ISBN
- 9783764361679
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.07
€ 129.07
Paperback / so. Editor(s): Demidov, S S; Folkerts, M; Rowe, D E; Scriba, C J; Folkerts, Menso. Num Pages: 782 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: GB; PBX; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1247.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 782
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783034896962
- ISBN
- 9783034896962
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 90.75
€ 90.75
Hardback. Menahem Max Schiffer: Selected Papers Volume 1 Editor(s): Duren, Peter; Zalcman, Lawrence. Series: Contemporary Mathematicians. Num Pages: 564 pages, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBKQ; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1287.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Boston Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 564
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817636524
- ISBN
- 9780817636524
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.35
€ 128.35
Paperback. This two-volume set collects more than 50 of the most groundbreaking contributions of Menahem Max Schiffer, on topics including geometric function theory, Riemann surfaces and partial differential equations. Includes annotation and invited commentaries. Editor(s): Duren, Peter; Zalcman, Lawrence. Series: Contemporary Mathematicians. Num Pages: 587 pages, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBKQ; PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1287.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Boston Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 587
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493936984
- ISBN
- 9781493936984
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.40
€ 127.40
Paperback. This two volume set presents over 50 of the most groundbreaking contributions of Menahem M Schiffer. All of the reprints of Schiffer's works herein have extensive annotation and invited commentaries, offering new clarity and insight into his impact and legacy. Editor(s): Duren, Peter; Zalcman, Lawrence. Series: Contemporary Mathematicians. Num Pages: 569 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBKQ; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178. Weight in Grams: 1075.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Boston Inc United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 569
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493939558
- ISBN
- 9781493939558
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.73
€ 126.73
Revealing the richness and influence of Oxford's mathematical tradition and the fascinating characters that have helped to shape it for over 800 years, this second edition brings the story right up to the opening of the new Oxford Mathematical Institute in 2013, with a foreword from Marcus du Sautoy and recent developments from Peter M. Neumann. Editor(s): Fauvel, John; Flood, Raymond; Wilson, Robin. Num Pages: 416 pages, 200 b/w line drawings, 80 b/w halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; PBX; PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 194 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1106.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199681976
- ISBN
- 9780199681976
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 132.10
€ 132.10
Gardens, Knowledge and the Sciences in the Early Modern Period
. Ed(S): Fischer, Hubertus; Remmert, Volker R...
hardcover. Editor(s): Fischer, Hubertus; Remmert, Volker R.; Wolschke-Bulmahn, Joachim. Series: Trends in the History of Science. Num Pages: 380 pages, 72 black & white illustrations, 35 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 3J; PBX; PDX; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 774.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser Switzerland
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319263403
- ISBN
- 9783319263403
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 308.50
€ 308.50
Hardback. Editor(s): Grunbaum, F. Alberto; Moerbeke, Pierre van; Moll, Victor H. Series: Contemporary Mathematicians. Num Pages: 425 pages, 59 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; PBKL; PBM; PBT; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 24. Weight in Grams: 993.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 425
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319222363
- ISBN
- 9783319222363
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.88
€ 127.88
Delicate Balance. Global Perspectives on Innovation and Tradition in t...
. Ed(S): Horng, Wann-Sheng; Rowe, David E.
hardcover. Editor(s): Horng, Wann-Sheng; Rowe, David E. Series: Trends in the History of Science. Num Pages: 428 pages, 12 black & white illustrations, 15 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 824.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Number of pages
- 428
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319120294
- ISBN
- 9783319120294
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.42
€ 126.42
Hardback. Editor(s): Ju, Shier; Lowe, Benedikt; Xie, Yun; Muller, Thomas. Series: Trends in the History of Science. Num Pages: 132 pages, 17 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HPL; PBB; PBC; PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 132
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319315003
- ISBN
- 9783319315003
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.71
€ 122.71
Paperback. Editor(s): Kielanowski, Piotr; Bieliavsky, Pierre; Odesskii, Alexander; Odzijewicz, Anatol; Schlichenmaier, Martin; Voronov, Theodore. Series: Trends in Mathematics. Num Pages: 299 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 7 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBG; PBKS; PBX; UYA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 299
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319352824
- ISBN
- 9783319352824
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.98
€ 64.98
Hardback. Published in honor of his 70th birthday, this volume explores and celebrates the work of G.W. (Pete) Stewart, a world-renowned expert in computational linear algebra. It includes forty-four of Stewart's most influential research papers and a biography of him. Editor(s): Kilmer, Misha E.; O'Leary, Dianne P. (University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA). Series: Contemporary Mathematicians. Num Pages: 729 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBF; PBKS; PBX; UGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 39. Weight in Grams: 3300.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Boston Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 729
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817649678
- ISBN
- 9780817649678
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.40
€ 201.40
Hardback. Presents a study of the history of mathematics in the nineteenth century. This book describes the development of geometry. It discusses analytic function theory, and shows how the work of mathematicians like Cauchy, Riemann and Weierstrass led to fresh ways of understanding functions. Editor(s): Kolmogorov, A. N.; Yushkevich, A. P. Num Pages: 291 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JH; PBM; PBP; PBX; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 291
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783764350482
- ISBN
- 9783764350482
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.18
€ 150.18
paperback. Covers the evolution of mathematics in the nineteenth century as a whole. This book discusses useful concepts, methods, and algorithms. Editor(s): Kolmogorov, A. N.; Yushkevich, A. P.; Shenitzer, A. Translator(s): Grant, Hazel; Sheinin, O. B. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JH; PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1260.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Edition
- 2nd rev. ed. 2001
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783764364427
- ISBN
- 9783764364427
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.37
€ 128.37