Companion encyclopedia of the history and philosophy of the mathematical sciences - Volume I

Ivor Grattan-Guinness

856 pages, parution le 23/10/2003

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Résumé

Mathematics is one of the most basic-and most ancient-types of knowledge. Yet the details of its historical development remain obscure to all but a few specialists. The two-volume Companion Encyclopedia of the History and Philosophy of the Mathematical Sciences recovers this mathematical heritage, bringing together many of the world's leading historians of mathematics to examine the history and philosophy of the mathematical sciences in a cultural context, tracing their evolution from ancient times to the twentieth century.

In 176 concise articles divided into twelve parts, contributors describe and analyze the variety of problems, theories, proofs, and techniques in all areas of pure and applied mathematics, including probability and statistics. This indispensable reference work demonstrates the continuing importance of mathematics and its use in physics, astronomy, engineering, computer science, philosophy, and the social sciences. Also addressed is the history of higher education in mathematics. Carefully illustrated, with annotated bibliographies of sources for each article, The Companion Encyclopedia is a valuable research tool for students and teachers in all branches of mathematics.

Introduction
Ancient and Non-Western Traditions
The Western Middle Ages and the Renaissance
Calculus and Mathematical Analysis
Functions, Series, and Methods in Analysis
Logic, Set Theories, and the Foundations of Mathematics
Algebras and Number Theory

L'auteur - Ivor Grattan-Guinness

Grattan-Guinness is a professor emeritus of the history of mathematics and logic at Middlesex University, London. His many books include the Norton History of Mathematics.

Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Johns Hopkins
Auteur(s)	Ivor Grattan-Guinness
Parution	23/10/2003
Nb. de pages	856
Format	15 x 22,7
Couverture	Broché
Poids	1140g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780801873966
ISBN13	978-0-8018-7396-6