Eves Great ∗moments∗ In Mathematics ∗after 1650∗ (Dolciani Mathematical Expositions) - Softcover

EVES, H

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0883853116 ISBN 13: 9780883853115

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1983

Synopsis

Presents a series of lectures on the history of mathematics covering such topics as the birth of mathematical probability, the invention of the differential calculus, and the discovery of non-Euclidean geometry.

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Review:

What a splendid addition this is to the Dolciani Mathematical Exposition series! This second set of lectures on great moments in mathematics (after 1650) is fascinating collection of pivotal points in the historical development of mathematics. The four lectures devoted to the liberation of geometry and algebra are of particular interest. The lectures should be required reading for all teachers of mathematics."" - Herbert Fremont in The Mathematics Teacher ""As usual with Eves' work, the books are well written and entertainging. They give an historical background to many of the best known mathematical results, and in addition provide interesting pieces of information about the mathe mathematicians involved. Eves includes relevent exercises at the end of each chapte. These are a good source of different, interesting problems, and when combined with the matieral in the chapter could form the basis for a mathematical project...Eves' book provides an ineresting well-written, and enjoyable account. You won't be disappointed!"" - David Parrott The Australian Mathematics Teacher

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1983
• ISBN 10: 0883853116
• ISBN 13: 9780883853115
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 276