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History of mathematics

Paperback. Mathematics can be a passionate subject, and this text introduces the human sides and foibles of mathematics and mathematicians. Each scandal is introduced by a vignette which, although fictional, follows factual historical accounts. Num Pages: 151 pages, b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 142 x 10. Weight in Grams: 256.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Wide World Publishing,U.S. United States
Number of pages
151
Condition
New
SKU
V9781884550102
ISBN
9781884550102
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.93

Hardback. Presents Newton's "Principia" not only to modern scholars of history of science, but also to nonspecialist undergraduate students of humanities. This title moves from Newton's definitions and axioms through the essential propositions, as Newton himself identified them, to the establishment of universal gravitation and elliptical orbits. Translator(s): Donahue, William H. Num Pages: 589 pages. BIC Classification: PBX; PDX; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 265 x 188 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1184.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Green Lion Press United States
Edition
3
Number of pages
589
Condition
New
SKU
V9781888009248
ISBN
9781888009248
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 47.32

Paperback. This reference on Irish mathematicians includes biographies on: Thomas Harriot (1560-1621); William Rowan Hamilton (1805-1865); Robert Murphy (1806-1843); George Boole (1815-1864); George Gabriel Stokes (1819-1903); George Salmon (1819-1904); and John Casey (1820-1891). Editor(s): Houston, Ken. Num Pages: 160 pages, 12pp plates. BIC Classification: 1DBR; BG; HBT; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 232 x 14. Weight in Grams: 310.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
University College Dublin Press
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9781900621496
ISBN
9781900621496
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.60

Paperback. Archimedes (ca 287 BCE-ca 212 BCE) was a mathematician, physicist, scientist, and engineer. Born in Syracuse, Sicily, the Greek Archimedes was an inventor par excellence. This title tells of the life and mind of one of antiquity's important and innovative thinkers. Translator(s): Smith, R. Alden. Num Pages: 125 pages, colour photos. BIC Classification: BGX; PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 149 x 12. Weight in Grams: 210.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Baylor University Press United States
Number of pages
125
Condition
New
SKU
V9781602583115
ISBN
9781602583115
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.67

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

€ 25.70

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

€ 159.25

Hardcover. Contains essays on Ramanujan and his work. This book includes survey articles in areas that are influenced by Ramanujan's mathematics. Series: History of Mathematics. Num Pages: 347 pages, photographs. BIC Classification: BG; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 184. Weight in Grams: 877.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
American Mathematical Society
Condition
New
SKU
V9780821826249
ISBN
9780821826249
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 143.34

Paperback. In 1957, Stephen Smale showed that it is possible to turn a sphere inside out without cutting, tearing, or crimping. Despite diverse accomplishments, his name is virtually unknown outside mathematics. This book aims to bring the life and work of this significant figure in intellectual history to the attention of a larger community. Num Pages: 306 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
American Mathematical Society
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780821826966
ISBN
9780821826966
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.98

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

€ 144.02

Hardcover. Euler is one of the greatest and most prolific mathematicians of all time. This book examines his work and its relation to current mathematics. It also treats the progression of ideas regarding divergent series from Euler to many parts of modern analysis and quantum physics. Num Pages: 300 pages, facsims. BIC Classification: PBB; PBH; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Weight in Grams: 714.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
American Mathematical Society
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780821835807
ISBN
9780821835807
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 86.73

Paperback. The name Bourbaki is known to every mathematician. This book presents accounts of the origins of Bourbaki, their meetings, their seminars, and the members themselves. It also discusses the lasting influence that Bourbaki has had on mathematics, through both the Elements and the Seminaires. Num Pages: 168 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PBB; PBX; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 178 x 234 x 10. Weight in Grams: 448.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
American Mathematical Society United States
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9780821839676
ISBN
9780821839676
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 46.75

Paperback. Offers a basic introduction to the types of problems that illustrate the earliest forms of algebra. This book presents some significant steps in solving equations and, wherever applicable, to link these developments to the extension of the number system. It analyzes various examples of problems, with their typical solution methods. Translator(s): Pierrehumbert, Anna. Series: Mathematical World. Num Pages: 174 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBF; PBK; PBX. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 260 x 182 x 15. Weight in Grams: 342.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
American Mathematical Society
Condition
New
SKU
V9780821844731
ISBN
9780821844731
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 75.50

Hardcover. Henri Poincare (1854-1912) was one of the greatest scientists of his time, perhaps the last one to have mastered and expanded almost all areas in mathematics and theoretical physics. In this book, twenty world experts present one part of Poincare's extraordinary work. Each chapter treats one theme, presenting Poincare's approach, and achievements. Editor(s): Charpentier, Eric; Ghys, Etienne; Lesne, Annick. Translator(s): Bowman, Joshua. Series: History of Mathematics. Num Pages: 396 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBX; PDX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Weight in Grams: 890.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
American Mathematical Society
Condition
New
SKU
V9780821847183
ISBN
9780821847183
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 141.81

Hardcover. This is a compelling account of this complicated, difficult man. Series: Spectrum S. Num Pages: 382 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 688.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Mathematical Association of America United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
382
Condition
New
SKU
V9780883855089
ISBN
9780883855089
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 41.76

Hardcover. Follows on from Sherlock Holmes in Babylon to take the history of mathematics through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Series: Spectrum. Num Pages: 439 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 274 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1060.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Mathematical Association of America United States
Number of pages
442
Condition
New
SKU
V9780883855690
ISBN
9780883855690
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 76.40

Hardcover. The story of how calculus came to be, accessible to anyone with a basic knowledge of geometry and algebra. Series: Spectrum. Num Pages: 180 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PBK; PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 257 x 180 x 15. Weight in Grams: 476. Series: Spectrum. 180 pages, illustrations. The story of how calculus came to be, accessible to anyone with a basic knowledge of geometry and algebra. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: PBK; PBX. Dimension: 257 x 180 x 15. Weight: 474.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Mathematical Association of America
Edition
1st
Number of pages
180
Condition
New
SKU
V9780883855751
ISBN
9780883855751
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 75.50

Paperback. An inspiring selection of articles for school students, containing entertaining problems and playful introductions to advanced math topics. Editor(s): Brandhof, Alex van den; Guichelaar, Jan; Jaspers, Arnout. Series: Spectrum. Num Pages: 317 pages. BIC Classification: PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 157 x 229 x 16. Weight in Grams: 440.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
The Mathematical Association of America
Condition
New
SKU
V9780883855874
ISBN
9780883855874
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 75.48

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

€ 144.02

Hardback. Editor(s): Demidov, Sergei S.; Levshin, Boris V. Translator(s): Cooke, Roger. Series: History of Mathematics. Num Pages: 386 pages. BIC Classification: PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
American Mathematical Society United States
Number of pages
386
Condition
New
SKU
V9781470426088
ISBN
9781470426088
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 141.81

Hardback. A study of the Western astronomical tradition from ancient Babylonia to the European Renaissance, with emphasis on the Greek period. The book explores the evidence for the astronomy of the ancient past and how astronomy was practised. Emphasis is placed on the material culture of ancient astronomy. Num Pages: 496 pages, numerous halftones and line figures. BIC Classification: PBX; PDX; PG; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 283 x 224 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1460.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195095395
ISBN
9780195095395
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 183.77

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