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History of mathematics

Paperback. Goro Shimura is one of the world's greatest mathematicians, and this book details his life and the strange world of the math community. It also describes life in Japan during WWII and includes Shimura's opinions on world events and human nature. Num Pages: 211 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBF; PBH; PBMW; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 316.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
Number of pages
211
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441927248
ISBN
9781441927248
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 116.67

Hardcover. In this, the first English biography of the French mathematician and physicist, his unique achievements in these subjects are laid out alongside fascinating and revealing details such as brief overviews of his links with the other scientists he encountered. Num Pages: 260 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBKJ; PBX; PHU; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 546.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer
Edition
2012th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461424062
ISBN
9781461424062
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 161.69

Paperback. In recognition of professor the author's long and distinguished service to mathematics and to the University of California, the geometers at Berkely held an International Symposium in Global Analysis and Global Geometry in his honor at Berkely in June 1979. This book is based on this symposium. Series: Springer Collected Works in Mathematics. Num Pages: 519 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBMP; PBMW; PBPD; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 758.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
1989. Reprint 2013 of the 1989 edition
Number of pages
518
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461443964
ISBN
9781461443964
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 85.74

Paperback. First published in 2003, this is an accessible and thorough treatment of implicit and inverse function theorems and their applications. The book documents and places in context a substantial body of concepts that have played an role in modern mathematics. Series: Modern Birkhauser Classics. Num Pages: 176 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBK; PBKJ; PBMP; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 262.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461459804
ISBN
9781461459804
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 115.39

Hardcover. This book on focuses on the work of Ferdinand Frobenius in linear algebra, its relationship with the work of Burnside, Cartan, and Molien, and its extension by Schur and Brauer. Also covers the Berlin school of mathematics and the guiding force of Weierstrass. Series: Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences. Num Pages: 699 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBF; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 240 x 52. Weight in Grams: 1194.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2013th Edition
Number of pages
686
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461463320
ISBN
9781461463320
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 187.73

Paperback. Journey through Mathematics offers an in-depth look at some of the most important aspects of about two thousand years of mathematical history. Topics include trigonometry and logarithms, complex numbers, infinite series, calculus, and some of the lesser known, but crucial contributors to modern day mathematics. Num Pages: 477 pages, 12 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 730.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
477
Condition
New
SKU
V9781489988423
ISBN
9781489988423
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 151.74

Paperback. Devoted to the scientific legacy of Professor Victor Ambartsumian, this book recounts and builds on his revolutionary ideas in astrophysics and corresponding results, and shows how these ideas are in use in astronomical centers worldwide. Editor(s): Harutyunian, Haik; Sedrakian, David; Kalloghlian, Arsen; Nikoghossian, Arthur. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBX; PDX; PGC; PHVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 338.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9781489996718
ISBN
9781489996718
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 127.78

Paperback. Series: Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences. Num Pages: 307 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBF; PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 480.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
307
Condition
New
SKU
V9781493902019
ISBN
9781493902019
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 127.97

Paperback. Editor(s): Bott, Raoul. Series: Springer Collected Works in Mathematics. Num Pages: 930 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBKS; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1401.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
1st ed. 1981, Reprint 2015 of the 1981 edition
Number of pages
930
Condition
New
SKU
V9781493934157
ISBN
9781493934157
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 89.83

Paperback. Published wit the Cooperation of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics Editor(s): Olkin, Ingram; Sacks, Jerome; Wynn, Henry P. Series: Springer Collected Works in Mathematics. Num Pages: 536 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 813.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
536
Condition
New
SKU
V9781493934973
ISBN
9781493934973
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 85.93

Paperback. Editor(s): Kiefer, Jack Carl; Brown, Lawrence; Olkin, Ingram; Sacks, Jerome; Wynn, Henry P. Series: Springer Collected Works in Mathematics. Num Pages: 608 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 920.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
1st ed. 1986, Reprint 2015 of the 1986 edition
Number of pages
608
Condition
New
SKU
V9781493934997
ISBN
9781493934997
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 86.65

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

€ 133.25

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

€ 131.27

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

€ 132.77

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

€ 201.58

Paperback. Num Pages: 454 pages, 138 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, 52 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PBC; PBH; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1116.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
Number of pages
454
Condition
New
SKU
V9781493953417
ISBN
9781493953417
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 81.75

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

€ 199.94

hardcover. Thomas Bayes (1702-1761) was an English clergyman and mathematician. Until around 1950, he was considered a minor contributor to the history of mathematics, and if he was known at all it was because his name was attached to a simple theorem in the calculus of probabilities. This book talks about the life and work of this person. Series: Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences. Num Pages: 670 pages, 12 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: BG; PBT; PBX; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1293.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Springer United States
Edition
2003rd Edition
Number of pages
670
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387004990
ISBN
9780387004990
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 199.59

hardcover. A work in the history of algebra. It is an English translation of Thomas Harriot's "Artis Analyticae Praxis". Series: Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences. Num Pages: 299 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBF; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 615.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer United States
Edition
2007th Edition
Number of pages
299
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387495118
ISBN
9780387495118
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.93

hardcover. The manuscript gives a detailed account of the theory of series in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. It presents the subject from the viewpoint of the mathematicians of the period, and distinguishes earlier conceptions from ones that prevail today. Series: Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences. Num Pages: 392 pages, 21 black & white illustrations, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBK; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 747.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
Edition
2008th Edition
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387734675
ISBN
9780387734675
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.86

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