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History of mathematics
Hardback. An understanding of developments in Arabic mathematics between the IXth and XVth century is vital to a full appreciation of the history of classical mathematics. This book highlights one of the major developments in Arabic mathematical thinking, provoked by the double fecondation between arithmetic and the algebra of al-Khwarizmi. Translator(s): Armstrong, Angela. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 392 pages, 22 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBX; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 22. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792325659
- ISBN
- 9780792325659
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.07
€ 248.07
Paperback. Ranging from the Ishango Bone of central Africa and the Inca quipu of South America to the dawn of modern mathematics, this book points out that human beings everywhere have been capable of advanced and innovative mathematical thinking. It shows us the deep influence that the Egyptians and Babylonians had on the Greeks. Num Pages: 584 pages, 6 halftones. 164 line illus. 18 tables. 6 maps. BIC Classification: 1F; 1H; 1KLS; PBX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 828.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 592
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Third
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691135267
- ISBN
- 9780691135267
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.72
€ 46.99
€ 33.72
Hardback. The Complex Itinerary of Leibniz's Planetary Theory Series: Science Networks. Historical Studies. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPJ; PBX; PDX; PHDV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 467.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319212357
- ISBN
- 9783319212357
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.18
€ 65.18
Hardback. Calculus is the mathematical method for the analysis of things that change, and since in the natural world we are surrounded by change, the development of calculus was a huge breakthrough in the history of mathematics. David Acheson charts the historical development of calculus and takes readers through the basic ideas, step by step. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 160 pages, 115 black and white images. BIC Classification: PBK; PBKA; PBX. Dimension: 196 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198804543
- ISBN
- 9780198804543
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.08
€ 18.99
€ 15.08
Paperback. A handy where-to-find-it pocket reference companion to Euclid's Elements. Provides all the propositions and diagrams without the detailed proofs. Readers can use it to see the scope and structure of Elements, identify exactly what Euclid covers and what he doesn't, and to find the location of remembered propositions. Editor(s): Densmore, Dana. Translator(s): Heath, Thomas L. Num Pages: 212 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PBH; PBM; PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 132 x 12. Weight in Grams: 199.
- Publisher
- Green Lion Press United States
- Number of pages
- 212
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781888009217
- ISBN
- 9781888009217
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 13.55
€ 14.99
€ 13.55
Paperback. Editor(s): Pitici, Mircea. Num Pages: 408 pages, 119 color illus. 12 halftones. 31 line illus. 2 tables. BIC Classification: PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 131.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691175294
- ISBN
- 9780691175294
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.25
€ 46.25
Paperback. Num Pages: 197 pages, 16 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BG; PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Publisher
- Springer Basel Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 197
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783034897075
- ISBN
- 9783034897075
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 143.63
€ 143.63
Paperback. An autobiography of mathematician Stanislaw Ulam, one of the great scientific minds of the twentieth century, tells a story with prophetic speculations and peppered with anecdotes. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 142 x 22. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520071544
- ISBN
- 9780520071544
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 21.28
€ 27.99
€ 21.28
Paperback. Approximately 35% of this third edition containsfresh or updated materialand includes a dynamic website offering further resources and tutorials on cutting edge software. > Num Pages: 326 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: PB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 170 x 21. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Publisher
- Continuum Publishing Corporation
- Number of pages
- 311
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441156884
- ISBN
- 9781441156884
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 30.71
€ 38.99
€ 30.71
Hardback. The Tantrasangraha significantly influenced early astronomy in India. This English edition, prepared from authentic Sanskrit editions, includes necessary mathematical relations, illustrative examples, figures and tables using modern mathematical notation. Series: Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences. Num Pages: 598 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, 167 colour illustrations, 30 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PBX; PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 165 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1179.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 598
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857290359
- ISBN
- 9780857290359
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.75
€ 131.75
Hardback. What is algebra? For some, it is an abstract language of x's and y's. For mathematics majors and professional mathematicians, it is a world of axiomatically defined constructs like groups, rings, and fields. This title considers how these two seemingly different types of algebra evolved and how they relate. Num Pages: 504 pages, 29 halftones. 51 line illus. 3 maps. BIC Classification: PBCD; PBF; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 243 x 163 x 35. Weight in Grams: 986.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691149059
- ISBN
- 9780691149059
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.21€ 46.81
€ 59.21
€ 46.81
Hardback. Series: Science Networks. Historical Studies. Num Pages: 401 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBG; PBX; PNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 401
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783764319748
- ISBN
- 9783764319748
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.94
€ 132.94
Hardback. String Figures as Mathematics? Series: Studies in History and Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 411 pages, 1100 black & white illustrations, 134 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBX; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 828.
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319119939
- ISBN
- 9783319119939
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.15
€ 126.15
Hardcover. A fictional account of the coming of age of the French mathematician Sophie Germain. Series: Spectrum. Num Pages: 292 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PBX; PDX. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 512. Series: Spectrum. 292 pages, illustrations. A fictional account of the coming of age of the French mathematician Sophie Germain. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: PBX; PDX. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 21. Weight: 510.
- Publisher
- Mathematical Association of America
- Number of pages
- 292
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 2nd Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780883855775
- ISBN
- 9780883855775
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.76
€ 51.76
Paperback. Hankins brings together the many aspects of Hamilton's life and work-from his significant contributions to mathematics, optics, and mechanics to his passion for metaphysics, poetry, and politics-fully portraying the brilliant man whose faith and idealism guided him in everything he did. Num Pages: 500 pages, 48, 20 black & white halftones, 28 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: BGH; PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 30. Weight in Grams: 762.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 500
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801869730
- ISBN
- 9780801869730
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 42.15
€ 44.99
€ 42.15
Hardcover. Editor(s): Jullien, Vincent. Series: Science Networks. Historical Studies. Num Pages: 499 pages, 161 black & white illustrations, 70 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 3JD; PBM; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 167 x 31. Weight in Grams: 882.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319001302
- ISBN
- 9783319001302
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.01
€ 127.01
Paperback. Editor(s): Jullien, Vincent. Series: Science Networks. Historical Studies. Num Pages: 505 pages, 161 black & white illustrations, 70 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
- Number of pages
- 505
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319374956
- ISBN
- 9783319374956
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 124.82
€ 124.82
Hardcover. Editor(s): Pucci, Patrizia; Radulescu, Vicentiu D.; Weinberger, Hans F. (University of Minnesota, MN, USA). Series: Contemporary Mathematicians. Num Pages: 933 pages, 52 black & white illustrations, 18 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBKJ; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1935.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Basel Switzerland
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 800
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783034806862
- ISBN
- 9783034806862
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.48
€ 201.48
Hardcover. Editor(s): Pucci, Patrizia; Radulescu, Vicentiu D.; Weinberger, Hans F. (University of Minnesota, MN, USA). Series: Contemporary Mathematicians. Num Pages: 835 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 17 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBKJ; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1977.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Basel Switzerland
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 800
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783034806848
- ISBN
- 9783034806848
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.90
€ 129.90
Paperback. Series: Springer Collected Works in Mathematics. Num Pages: 463 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBMP; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1989. Reprint 2013 of the 1989 edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461490852
- ISBN
- 9781461490852
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 83.04
€ 83.04