Companion encyclopedia of the history and philosophy of the mathematical sciences
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Companion encyclopedia of the history and philosophy of the mathematical sciences
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Routledge, 2016
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Includes bibliographical references and index
"First issued in paperback 2016" --T.p. verso
Description and Table of Contents
- Volume
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: set ISBN 9780415037853
Description
* 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
Table of Contents
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1. Ancient and non-Western traditions
2. The Western Middle Ages and the Renaissance
3. Calculus and mathematical analysis
4. Functions, series and methods in analysis
5. Logic, set theories, and the foundations of mathematics
6. Algebras and number theory
7. Geometries and topology
8. Mechanics and mechanical engineering
9. Physics and mathematical physics, and electrical engineering
10. Probability and statistics, and the social sciences
11. Higher education and institutions
12. Mathematics and culture
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v. 1 ISBN 9781138688117
Description
First published in 2004. This book examines the history and philosophy of the mathematical sciences in a cultural context, tracing their evolution from ancient times up to the twentieth century. Includes 176 articles contributed by authors of 18 nationalities. With a chronological table of main events in the development of mathematics. Has a fully integrated index of people, events and topics; as well as annotated bibliographies of both classic and contemporary sources and provide unique coverage of Ancient and non-Western traditions of mathematics. Presented in Two Volumes.
Table of Contents
Selected Contents: 1. Ancient and non-Western traditions 2. The Western Middle Ages and the Renaissance 3. Calculus and mathematical analysis 4. Functions, series and methods in analysis 5. Logic, set theories, and the foundations of mathematics 6. Algebras and number theory 7. Geometries and topology 8. Mechanics and mechanical engineering 9. Physics and mathematical physics, and electrical engineering 10. Probability and statistics, and the social sciences 11. Higher education and institutions 12. Mathematics and culture
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v. 2 ISBN 9781138688162
Description
First published in 2004. This book examines the history and philosophy of the mathematical sciences in a cultural context, tracing their evolution from ancient times up to the twentieth century. Includes 176 articles contributed by authors of 18 nationalities. With a chronological table of main events in the development of mathematics. Has a fully integrated index of people, events and topics; as well as annotated bibliographies of both classic and contemporary sources and provide unique coverage of Ancient and non-Western traditions of mathematics. Presented in Two Volumes.
Table of Contents
Selected Contents: 1. Ancient and non-Western traditions 2. The Western Middle Ages and the Renaissance 3. Calculus and mathematical analysis 4. Functions, series and methods in analysis 5. Logic, set theories, and the foundations of mathematics 6. Algebras and number theory 7. Geometries and topology 8. Mechanics and mechanical engineering 9. Physics and mathematical physics, and electrical engineering 10. Probability and statistics, and the social sciences 11. Higher education and institutions 12. Mathematics and culture
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