Mature problem collection from 1831 offers challenging math with solutions and essays This volume gathers the Cambridge Problems proposed for the Bachelor of Arts honors examinations, along with essays on various points of pure and mixed mathematics by W. Cook. It blends rigorous problem solving with explanatory notes, spanning topics in geometry, algebra, and analysis, and includes worked examples that illuminate methods and reasoning. Ideal for curious readers who enjoy deep mathematical thinking and historical approaches to classical topics.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This meticulously researched book on mathematical problem-solving that spans the period of 1830-1864 offers a comprehensive study on the evolution of analytical techniques in mathematics. The author has woven together research from various primary sources to provide a unique perspective on the theory of equations from its development, through to the work of Galois. Especially noteworthy is the author's analysis of the work of less celebrated yet critical figures, who played a central role in advancing the subject. Through the account of the author, readers can clearly appreciate the numerous challenges that the mathematicians of the time faced in their quest for precise algebraic solutions to polynomial equations of the fifth degree and above. This book is not only ideal for historians of mathematics, but is also a must-read for the general reader with an interest in the subject. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330417553_0
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