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Reminiscences of the Vienna Circle and the Mathematical Colloquium
Menger, Karl. Ed(S): Golland, Louise (Univers...
Hardback. Karl Menger (1902-1985), a pure mathematician, also took an active interest in both philosophy and economics. In this memoir, he relates how these subjects developed against the Viennese background, and describes his membership of the Vienna Circle and of the Mathematical Colloquium. Editor(s): Golland, Louise (University of Chicago, Illinois, USA); McGuinness, Brian. Series: Vienna Circle Collection. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFA; HBTB; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792327110
- ISBN
- 9780792327110
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.08
€ 133.08
Hardback. Includes the foundational ideas of working mathematicians, such as Kronecker, Dedekind, Borel and the early Hilbert, and the development of notions like model and modelling, arbitrary function, completeness, and non-Archimedean structures. This title also covers Husserl, Wittgenstein and Ramsey. Editor(s): Hintikka, Jaakko. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 460 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPL; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 26. Weight in Grams: 857.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 460
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792334842
- ISBN
- 9780792334842
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.95
€ 258.95
Hardback. Consists of essays about the mathematical knowledge and beliefs of cultures outside the US and Europe. This book includes essays on rationality, logic and mathematics, and the transfer of knowledge from East to West. It addresses the relation between science and culture and relates the mathematical practices to the cultures which produced them. Editor(s): Selin, Helaine. Series: Science Across Cultures: The History of Non-Western Science. Num Pages: 499 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBX; TGP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 26. Weight in Grams: 879.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 499
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792364818
- ISBN
- 9780792364818
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 513.37
€ 513.37
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
€ 132.95
€ 132.95
Hardback. Kuo-Tsai Chen (1923-1987) is best known to the mathematics community for his work on iterated integrals and power series connections in conjunction with his research on the cohomology of loop spaces. This comprehensive collection of Chen's mathematical publications places his work and research interests into their proper context. Editor(s): Tondeur, Philippe. Series: Contemporary Mathematicians. Num Pages: 734 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJ; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1243.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Boston Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 734
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817640057
- ISBN
- 9780817640057
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 287.83
€ 287.83
Hardback. Gian-Carlo Rota was one of those rare mathematicians who made major contributions to several areas of mathematics. This book presents his papers on differential equations, operator theory, ergodic theory, and other subjects. Series: Contemporary Mathematicians. Num Pages: 382 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBK; PBT; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 936.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Boston Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817642754
- ISBN
- 9780817642754
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.47
€ 139.47
Paperback. This book explores the history of abstract algebra. It shows how abstract algebra has arisen in attempting to solve some of these classical problems, providing a context from which the reader may gain a deeper appreciation of the mathematics involved. Num Pages: 184 pages, 24 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBF; PBX. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Boston Inc United States
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817646844
- ISBN
- 9780817646844
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.89
€ 67.89
Hardback. This book presents contributions of mathematicians covering topics from ancient India, placing them in the broader context of the history of mathematics. Through a systematic approach, it examines these ancient mathematical ideas that were spread throughout India, China, the Islamic world, and Western Europe. Editor(s): Yadav, B S; Mohan, Man (University of Delhi). Num Pages: 218 pages, 30 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 166 x 19. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Boston Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817646943
- ISBN
- 9780817646943
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 165.50
€ 165.50
Paperback. This volume offers insights into the development of mathematical logic over the last century. The chapters explore technical innovations, the philosophical consequences of work during the period, and the historical and social context in which the logicians worked. Editor(s): Drucker, Thomas. Series: Modern Birkhauser Classics. Num Pages: 195 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBCD; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 349.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Boston Inc United States
- Edition
- Reprint of the 1991 ed
- Number of pages
- 195
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817647681
- ISBN
- 9780817647681
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.97
€ 66.97
The Theory of the Top. Development of the Theory in the Case of the He...
Klein, Felix; Sommerfeld, Arnold
Hardback. A product of Felix Klein's lectures from 1895, the Theory of the Top remains an informative and insightful text for students and mathematicians alike. Translator(s): Nagem, Raymond J.; Sandri, Guido. Num Pages: 426 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBW; PBX; PDX; PHD; PHU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1710.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Boston Inc United States
- Edition
- 2010
- Number of pages
- 426
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817648244
- ISBN
- 9780817648244
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.40
€ 191.40
The Theory of the Top. Perturbations. Astronomical and Geophysical App...
Klein, Felix; Sommerfeld, Arnold
Hardback. A series of four self-contained English translations that provide insights into kinetic theory and kinematics. Translator(s): Nagem, Raymond J.; Sandri, Guido. Num Pages: 325 pages, 64 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBW; PBX; PHD; PHU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Boston Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 325
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817648251
- ISBN
- 9780817648251
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 151.14
€ 151.14
The Theory of the Top. Volume IV. Technical Applications of the Theory...
Klein, Felix; Sommerfeld, Arnold
Hardback. The theory of the top, originally made public as a lecture by Felix Klein at the University of Gottingen in 1895, was improved by Klein's collaboration with Arnold Sommerfeld. This volume provides a thorough and insightful account and includes recent advances. Translator(s): Nagem, Raymond J.; Sandri, Guido. Num Pages: 262 pages, 53 black & white illustrations, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBW; PBX; PDX; PHD; PHU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 235 x 21. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Boston Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817648268
- ISBN
- 9780817648268
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.45
€ 128.45
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
€ 208.59
€ 208.59
Hardcover. This book offers an historical perspective on the basic mathematical concepts, results, and theories behind number theory, calculus/analysis, and proofs, offering ten historical essays on key topics, four historical courses and biographies of five important mathematicians. Num Pages: 368 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBC; PBH; PBK; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 243 x 25. Weight in Grams: 688.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817682675
- ISBN
- 9780817682675
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.50
€ 118.50
Paperback. This book provides a deeper understanding of L.E.J. Brouwer and his revolutionary ideas on topology and foundations of mathematics (intuitionism). Includes letters and university and faculty correspondence that illustrates his role in the twentieth century. Series: Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences. Num Pages: 540 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BJ; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 34. Weight in Grams: 952.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 540
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857295279
- ISBN
- 9780857295279
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 131.22
€ 131.22
Hardback. The 16th-Century intellectual Robert Recorde is chiefly remembered for introducing the equals sign into algebra, yet the greater significance of his work is often overlooked. This book details the man, his achievements and his historical importance. Series: History of Computing. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JB; PBX; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857298614
- ISBN
- 9780857298614
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.77
€ 128.77
Hardback. This book presents a detailed and rigorous account of the work of Tobias Mayer, a mathematician and astronomer of the middle 18th century. Mayer's most famous contribution is his set of lunar tables, which were the best available in their time. Series: Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences. Num Pages: 246 pages, 54 black & white illustrations, 22 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBX; PGC; PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441913135
- ISBN
- 9781441913135
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.69
€ 132.69
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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 85.74