Mathematics and Its History (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics)
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| Rating | : | 4.75 (552 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 144196052X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 662 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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. He is also an accomplished author, having published several books with Springer, including The Four Pillars of Geometry; Elements of Algebra; Numbers and Geometry; and many more. John Stillwell is a professor of mathematics at the University of San Francisco
The book is accessible to students that have already experienced calculus, algebra and geometry and will give them a good account of how the different branches of mathematics interact."(Denis Bonheure, Bulletin of the Belgian Society). From the reviews of the third edition:"The author’s goal for Mathematics and its History is to provide a “bird’s-eye view of undergraduate mathematics.” (p. It can be recommended for seminars and will be enjoyed by the broad mathematical community." (European Mathematical Society)"Since Stillwell treats many topics, most mathematicians will learn a lot from this book as well as they will find pleasant and rather clear expositions of custom materials. The author’s concept (history mostly as the means of approaching mathematics) remains a matter of interest for both the mathematician and the historian … .” (R&uum
Robert Allen said Try figuring out what projective geometry is from chapter 8. Try figuring out what projective geometry is from chapter 8, much less working any of the problems in the entire chapter. In addition, try working any of the problems in Section 9."Try figuring out what projective geometry is from chapter 8" according to Robert Allen. Try figuring out what projective geometry is from chapter 8, much less working any of the problems in the entire chapter. In addition, try working any of the problems in Section 9.2 from the exposition. Try understanding anything about the zeta function from Section 10.8, much less from Section 11.Try figuring out what projective geometry is from chapter 8 Robert Allen Try figuring out what projective geometry is from chapter 8, much less working any of the problems in the entire chapter. In addition, try working any of the problems in Section 9.2 from the exposition. Try understanding anything about the zeta function from Section 10.8, much less from Section 11.4 what rational right-angled triangles is all about, much less work any of the problems. Try understanding anything about elliptica. what rational right-angled triangles is all about, much less work any of the problems. Try understanding anything about elliptica. from the exposition. Try understanding anything about the zeta function from Section 10.8, much less from Section 11.Try figuring out what projective geometry is from chapter 8 Robert Allen Try figuring out what projective geometry is from chapter 8, much less working any of the problems in the entire chapter. In addition, try working any of the problems in Section 9.2 from the exposition. Try understanding anything about the zeta function from Section 10.8, much less from Section 11.4 what rational right-angled triangles is all about, much less work any of the problems. Try understanding anything about elliptica. what rational right-angled triangles is all about, much less work any of the problems. Try understanding anything about elliptica. good selection for undergrad math history course anil nerode excellent book by a real mathematician. Publisher Springer prints with many pages missing (not physically - but many blank/missing pages) Bruce Sellers This review is not negative based on the content of the book.This review is negative because of the poor job by the publisherin printing this book.The problem is: the "new" copy of the book I received had 15 to 20page ranges which were totally unprinted. To phrase it another way,all the correct number of pages were in the book but there were placeswhere anywhere from 2 to 12 consecutive pages were not printed -not even the pag
The fact that the topics are introduced in their historical contexts will enable students to better appreciate and understand the mathematical ideas involvedIf one constructs a list of topics central to a history course, then they would closely resemble those chosen here."(David Parrott, Australian Mathematical Society)This book offers a collection of historical essays detailing a large variety of mathematical disciplines and issues; it’s accessible to a broad audience. This third edition includes new chapters on simple groups and new sections on alternating groups and the Poincare conjecture. Many more exercises have been added as well as commentary that helps place the exercises in context.. From a review of the second edition:"This book covers many interesting topics not usually covered in a present day undergraduate course, as well as certain basic topics such as the development of the calculus and the solution of polynomial equations