"This extraordinary work takes the reader on a long and fascinating journey--from the dual invention of numbers and language, through the major realms of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus, to the final destination of differential equations, with excursions into mathematical logic, set theory, topology, fractals, probability, and assorted other mathematical byways. The book is unique among popular books on mathematics in combining an engaging, easy-to-read history of the subject with a comprehensive mathematical survey text. Intended, in the author's words, ""for the benefit of those who never studied the subject, those who think they have forgotten what they once learned, or those with a sincere desire for more knowledge,"" it links mathematics to the humanities, linguistics, the natural sciences, and technology."
By:
Jan Gullberg Foreword by:
Peter Hilton Imprint: Norton Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 262mm,
Width: 191mm,
Spine: 56mm
Weight: 2.105kg ISBN:9780393040029 ISBN 10: 039304002X Pages: 1118 Publication Date:08 January 2010 Audience:
College/higher education
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General/trade
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A / AS level
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active