Understanding Infinity by A Gardiner
Conceived by the author as an introduction to why the calculus works (otherwise known as analysis), this volume represents a critical reexamination of the infinite processes encountered in elementary mathematics. Part I presents a broad description of the coming parts, and Part I offers a detailed examination of the infinite processes arising in the realm of number--rational and irrational numbers and their representation as infinite decimals. Most of the text is devoted to analysis of specific examples. Part I explores the extent to which the familiar geometric notions of length, area, and volume depend on infinite processes. Part IV defines the evolution of the concept of functions by examining the most familiar examples--polynomial, rational, exponential, and trigonometric functions. Exercises form an integral part of the text, and the author has provided numerous opportunities for students to reinforce their newly acquired skills. Unabridged republication of Infinite Processes as published by Springer-Verlag, New York, 1982. Preface. Advice to the Reader. Index.-
Galois Theory
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Non-Euclidean Geometry
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The Magic of Numbers
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Elements of Abstract Algebra
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A Source Book in Mathematics
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Principles of Statistics
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Elementary Concepts of Topology
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Trigonometry Refresher
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A Geometric Introduction to Topology
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Calculus Refresher
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Fibonacci and Lucas Numbers, and the Golden Section
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Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
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Intriguing Mathematical Problems
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Calculus of Variations
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History of Mathematics: General Survey of the History of Elementary Mathematics v. 1
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Mathematical Puzzling
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Practical Statistics Simply Explained
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Calculus and Statistics
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Statistical Adjustment of Data
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Basic Set Theory
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The Malliavin Calculus
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Elementary Decision Theory
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Logic and Boolean Algebra
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Greek Mathematical Thought and the Origin of Algebra
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Elementary Matrix Theory
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Introduction to Field Theory
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Introduction to Partial Differential Equations
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Modern Nonlinear Equations
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Mathematical Physics
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The Foundations of Statistics
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The Gamma Function
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The Mathematics of Games
- Theory of Markov Processes
- The Theory of Remainders
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Structure of Algebras
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Lectures on Functional Equations and Their Applications
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Combinatorics for Computer Science
Dutch mathematician Nicolaas Covert (Dick) de Brujin is Professor Emeritus at the Eindhoven University of Technology. He has been involved in many areas of mathematics and is currently working on models for the human brain.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780486425382 |
| ISBN 10 | 048642538X |
| Title | Understanding Infinity |
| Author | A Gardiner |
| Series | Dover Books On Mathematics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Dover Publications Inc. |
| Year published | 2010-12-22 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
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