PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the development of mathematical methods in the early 19th century, a time when geometric concepts were being unified and expanded. The author traces the history of key ideas in geometry, such as the concept of the tangent, the development of methods for finding maxima and minima, and the use of geometric methods to solve problems in mechanics. The book also examines the work of some of the leading mathematicians of the period, including Descartes, Fermat, and Monge. This book provides valuable insights into the development of mathematical thought and its impact on our understanding of the world around us. 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.