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History of mathematics
From Summetria to Symmetry: The Making of a Revolutionary Scientific C...
Hon, Giora (University Of Haifa, Israel); Gol...
paperback. The concept of symmetry is inherent to modern science. This study is based on primary sources, presented in context: the authors examine the trajectory of the concept in the mathematical and scientific disciplines as well as in art and architecture. Series: Archimedes. Num Pages: 336 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMA; HPN; PBX; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 539.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048178841
- ISBN
- 9789048178841
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 316.34
€ 316.34
Paperback. From a Geometrical Point of View explores historical and philosophical aspects of category theory and categorical logic, providing insight into their role and nature in contemporary mathematics. Series: Logic, Epistemology, and the Unity of Science. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBC; PBPD; PBX; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 451.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048181179
- ISBN
- 9789048181179
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Condition: New
€ 249.66
€ 249.66
Paperback. Translator(s): Ungar, A.M. Series: Synthese Historical Library. Num Pages: 358 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 1978
- Number of pages
- 358
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048183494
- ISBN
- 9789048183494
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 283.36
€ 283.36
The Genius of Archimedes. Proceedings of an International Conference H...
. Ed(S): Paipetis, S. A.; Ceccarelli, Marco
Hardback. Archimedes is regarded as one of the most brilliant scientists of all time. These proceedings contain original, unpublished papers with the primary emphasis on the scientific work of Archimedes and his extensive influence. Editor(s): Paipetis, S. A.; Ceccarelli, Marco. Series: History of Mechanism and Machine Science. Num Pages: 515 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBX; PDX; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 2010.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 515
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048190904
- ISBN
- 9789048190904
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 268.78
€ 268.78
Hardcover. Bringing together contributions from leading experts, and offering much-needed insight, this book analyses historical problems in the use of mathematics in physics, the use of physics in mathematics and the emergence of the discipline of Mathematical Physics. Editor(s): Barbin, E.; Pisano, Raffaele. Series: History of Mechanism and Machine Science. Num Pages: 186 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; PBX; PDX; PHU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 240 x 17. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400753792
- ISBN
- 9789400753792
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. Series: Archimedes. Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMA; PBX; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 427.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400799035
- ISBN
- 9789400799035
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.37
€ 127.37
Paperback. Series: Mathematics Education Library. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JM; JNLB; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 563.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401053976
- ISBN
- 9789401053976
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 283.32
€ 283.32
Paperback. Editor(s): Selin, Helaine. Series: Science Across Cultures: The History of Non-Western Science. Num Pages: 688 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTB; HB; PBX; PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1085.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 688
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401058209
- ISBN
- 9789401058209
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 507.93
€ 507.93
The Totalizing Act: Key to Husserls Early Philosophy
J.K. (University Of Massachusetts At Boston) ...
Paperback. Series: Phaenomenologica. Num Pages: 160 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HB; HPCF3; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 8. Weight in Grams: 260.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1989
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401075121
- ISBN
- 9789401075121
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 192.85
€ 192.85
paperback. Tracking the concept of 'work' in applied mechanics, from Carnot to new-generation polytechnical engineers such as Navier, Coriolis and Poncelet, this book extends to the principle of virtual works, pointing the way for future research and applications. Series: History of Mechanism and Machine Science. Num Pages: 262 pages, 40 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBB; PBX; PHH; TGMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401779180
- ISBN
- 9789401779180
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.30
€ 127.30
Paperback. This unique book shows how Lazare Carnot and his son Sadi influenced each other in their work in the fields of mechanics and thermodynamics, and how future generations of scientists have further benefited from their work. Series: History of Mechanism and Machine Science. Num Pages: 506 pages, 77 black & white illustrations, 34 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; PBX; PDX; TBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 764.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 2nd ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 506
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401779500
- ISBN
- 9789401779500
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.79
€ 195.79
Rewriting the History of School Mathematics in North America 1607-1861
Ellerton, Nerida F.; Clements, M. A. (Ken)
Paperback. This book examines the fundamental influence of the cyphering tradition on mathematics education in North American colleges, schools, and apprenticeship training classes between 1607 and 1861. It includes rare photos of original cyphering books. Num Pages: 226 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HB; JNKC; JNU; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 379.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401780957
- ISBN
- 9789401780957
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Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Paperback. Editor(s): Gates, Peter; Jorgensen, Robyn. Num Pages: 260 pages, 32 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNA; JNC; JNU; PBX; PDE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 403.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Singapore Singapore
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789811011627
- ISBN
- 9789811011627
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.42
€ 66.42
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
€ 26.16
€ 26.16
Paperback. Hermann Weyl was one of the most influential mathematicians of the twentieth century. This title contains the proceedings of the AMS Symposium on the Mathematical Heritage of Hermann Weyl, held in May 1987 at Duke University. It is suitable for mathematicians, theoretical physicists, and other scientists. Editor(s): Wells, R. O. Series: Proceedings of Symposia in Pure Mathematics. Num Pages: 344 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJ; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 184. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821814826
- ISBN
- 9780821814826
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 159.89
€ 159.89
Kolmogorov in Perspective (History of Mathematics) (History of Mathema...
American Mathematical Society/London Mathemat...
Paperback. Includes articles written by A N Kolmogorov's students and colleagues and his personal accounts of shared experiences and lifelong mathematical friendships. This volume includes the following articles: ""On A N Kolmogorov"" by V I Arnol'd, ""In Memory of A N Kolmogorov"" by S M Nikol'skii, and ""A Few Words on A N Kolmogorov"" by P S Aleksandrov. Series: History of Mathematics. Num Pages: 230 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: PBB; PBX; PDX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821829189
- ISBN
- 9780821829189
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 144.59
€ 144.59
Paperback. Emil Artin was one of the great mathematicians of the twentieth century. He had the rare distinction of having solved two of the famous problems posed by David Hilbert in 1900. He showed that every positive definite rational function of several variables was a sum of squares. This book gathers a selection of his writings. Editor(s): Rosen, Michael. Series: History of Mathematics. Num Pages: 346 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 643.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821841723
- ISBN
- 9780821841723
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 144.59
€ 144.59
Hardcover. Editor(s): McFarland, Andrew; McFarland, Joanna; Smith, James. Num Pages: 524 pages, 116 black & white illustrations, 10 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PBC; PBM; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 184 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1084.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493914739
- ISBN
- 9781493914739
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.17
€ 132.17
paperback. Num Pages: 524 pages, 116 black & white illustrations, 10 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PBC; PBM; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 27. Weight in Grams: 986.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 524
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493951178
- ISBN
- 9781493951178
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 130.74
€ 130.74
Describes the developments in number theory by looking at one of the most exciting unsolved problems in contemporary mathematics - the Birch and Swinnerton-Dyer Conjecture. The Clay Mathematics Institute is offering a prize of $1 million to anyone who can discover a general solution to the problem. Num Pages: 280 pages, 52 line illus. 16 tables. BIC Classification: PBF; PBH; PBMW; PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691151199
- ISBN
- 9780691151199
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 25.06
€ 33.99
€ 25.06