The Fontana History of the Mathematical Sciences
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The Fontana History of the Mathematical Sciences by Ivor Grattan-Guinness
A unique exploration of the development of mathematics, from the Ancient to the Modern world, by one of the worlds leading authorities in the field.‘Brilliant: a most impressive scientific work [bearing] three remarkable assets: the work leads from the beginning of human history to the middle of the twentieth century and through all fields of mathematics including its applicationsStylistically, it combines the content of an encyclopaedia with the chronology of narrative. Finally, the work is based on an impressive use of critically analyzed literature One secures instruction and insight in equal measure, and is shown the interrelation of all the historical developments in
mathematics.’
PROFESSOR HANS WUSSING, University of Leipzig.
‘A useful book to have around for those seriously interested in the development of mathematics.’
New Scientist
Ivor Grattan-Guinness is Professor of the History of Mathematics and Logic at the University of Middlesex. He is one of the world’s leading authorities on the History of Mathematics.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780006861799 |
| ISBN 10 | 0006861792 |
| Title | The Fontana History of the Mathematical Sciences |
| Author | Ivor Grattan-Guinness |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 1997-05-06 |
| Number of pages | 800 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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