Items related to Numbers and Infinity: A Historical Account of Mathematical...
Numbers and Infinity: A Historical Account of Mathematical Concepts (Dover Books on Mathematics) - Softcover
Synopsis
Perfect for either undergraduate mathematics or science history courses, this account presents a fresh and detailed reconstruction of the development of two mathematical fundamentals: numbers and infinity. One of the rare texts that offers a friendly and conversational tone, it avoids tedium and controversy while maintaining historical accuracy in defining its concepts' profound mathematical significance.
The authors begin by discussing the representation of numbers, integers and types of numbers, and cubic equations. Additional topics include complex numbers, quaternions, and vectors; Greek notions of infinity; the 17th-century development of the calculus; the concept of functions; and transfinite numbers. The text concludes with an appendix on essay topics, a bibliography, and an index.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherDover Publications
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0486452980
- ISBN 13 9780486452982
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages192
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 19.68
Shipping:
FREE
Within U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Numbers and Infinity: A Historical Account of Mathematical Concepts
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.5. Seller Inventory # G0486452980I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Numbers and Infinity: A Historical Account of Mathematical Concepts (Dover Books on Mathematics)
Seller: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Softcover. Condition: Good. Illustrated. Perfect for either undergraduate mathematics or science history courses, this account presents a fresh and detailed reconstruction of the development of two mathematical fundamentals: numbers and infinity. One of the rare texts that offers a friendly and conversational tone, it avoids tedium and controversy while maintaining historical accuracy in defining its concepts' profound mathematical significance.The authors begin by discussing the representation of numbers, integers and types of numbers, and cubic equations. Additional topics include complex numbers, quaternions, and vectors; Greek notions of infinity; the 17th-century development of the calculus; the concept of functions; and transfinite numbers. The text concludes with an appendix on essay topics, a bibliography, and an index. Seller Inventory # SONG0486452980
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Numbers and Infinity: A Historical Account of Mathematical Concepts (Dover Books on Mathematics)
Seller: 369 Bookstore _[~ 369 Pyramid Inc ~]_, Dover, DE, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Softcover. Condition: Good. Perfect for either undergraduate mathematics or science history courses, this account presents a fresh and detailed reconstruction of the development of two mathematical fundamentals: numbers and infinity. One of the rare texts that offers a friendly and conversational tone, it avoids tedium and controversy while maintaining historical accuracy in defining its concepts\' profound mathematical significance.The authors begin by discussing the representation of numbers, integers and types of numbers, and cubic equations. Additional topics include complex numbers, quaternions, and vectors; Greek notions of infinity; the 17th-century development of the calculus; the concept of functions; and transfinite numbers. The text concludes with an appendix on essay topics, a bibliography, and an index. Seller Inventory # AMPLE0486452980
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Numbers and Infinity: A Historical Account of Mathematical Concepts (Dover Books on Mathematics)
Seller: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Softcover. Condition: New. Illustrated. Perfect for either undergraduate mathematics or science history courses, this account presents a fresh and detailed reconstruction of the development of two mathematical fundamentals: numbers and infinity. One of the rare texts that offers a friendly and conversational tone, it avoids tedium and controversy while maintaining historical accuracy in defining its concepts' profound mathematical significance.The authors begin by discussing the representation of numbers, integers and types of numbers, and cubic equations. Additional topics include complex numbers, quaternions, and vectors; Greek notions of infinity; the 17th-century development of the calculus; the concept of functions; and transfinite numbers. The text concludes with an appendix on essay topics, a bibliography, and an index. Seller Inventory # DADAX0486452980
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Numbers and Infinity: A Historical Account of Mathematical Concepts (Dover Books on Mathematics)
Seller: Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. Seller Inventory # 0486452980-R
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Numbers and Infinity: A Historical Account of Mathematical Concepts (Dover Books on Mathematics) by Sondheimer, Ernst, Rogerson, Alan [Paperback ]
Seller: booksXpress, Bayonne, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Soft Cover. Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9780486452982
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Numbers and Infinity: A Historical Account of Mathematical Concepts (Dover Books on Mathematics)
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Book is in NEW condition. 0.4. Seller Inventory # 0486452980-2-1
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Numbers and Infinity: A Historical Account of Mathematical Concepts (Dover Books on Mathematics)
Seller: GoldenDragon, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Buy for Great customer experience. Seller Inventory # GoldenDragon0486452980
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Numbers and Infinity: A Historical Account of Mathematical Concepts (Dover Books on Mathematics)
Seller: Big Bill's Books, Wimberley, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Brand New Copy. Seller Inventory # BBB_new0486452980
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Numbers and Infinity: A Historical Account of Mathematical Concepts (Dover Books on Mathematics)
Seller: Wizard Books, Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard0486452980
Quantity: 1 available