COMPANION ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF THE MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES by Ivor Grattan-Guinness (Editor) ( 9780415037853 )

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COMPANION ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF THE MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

Volume:

Vol 1

By:

Ivor Grattan-Guinness (Editor)

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Hardback

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0415037859

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TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD

Pub. date:

8 December, 1993

Series:

Routledge Companion Encyclopedias

Pages:

1840

Description:

In 176 articles contributed by authors of 18 nationalities, this encyclopaedia describes and analyzes the variety of theories, proofs and techniques, as well as practical applications of pure, applied and statistical mathematics. It also treats the historical interactions with other disciplines.

Synopsis:

* Examines the history and philosophy of the mathematical sciences in a cultural context, tracing their evolution from ancient times up to the twentieth century * 176 articles contributed by authors of 18 nationalities * Chronological table of main events in the development of mathematics * Fully integrated index of people, events and topics * Annotated bibliographies of both classic and contemporary sources * Unique coverage of Ancient and non-Western traditions of mathematics

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143 line figures, 47 halftones, 3 tables

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