Understanding Infinity: The Mathematics of Infinite Processes (Dover Books on Mathematics) - Softcover

Gardiner, A

 
9780486425382: Understanding Infinity: The Mathematics of Infinite Processes (Dover Books on Mathematics)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 048642538X ISBN 13: 9780486425382
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc., 2003

Synopsis

Conceived by the author as an introduction to "why the calculus works," this volume offers a 4-part treatment: an overview; a detailed examination of the infinite processes arising in the realm of numbers; an exploration of the extent to which familiar geometric notions depend on infinite processes; and the evolution of the concept of functions. 1982 edition.

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Synopsis

Gardiner (U. of Birmingham) writes for undergraduate and high school students, and general readers with some mathematical background. He explains why the calculus works, and emphasizes the critical need for precision when dealing with infinite mathematics. The 1982 edition was published by Springer-Verlag with the subtitle Background to Analysis ,

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Publisher
Dover Publications Inc.
Publication date
2003
Language
English
ISBN 10 
048642538X
ISBN 13 
9780486425382
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
320