Modern Mathematics: 1900 to 1950 (Pioneers in Mathematics) - Hardcover

Bradley, Michael J

9780816054268: Modern Mathematics: 1900 to 1950 (Pioneers in Mathematics)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0816054266 ISBN 13: 9780816054268

Publisher: Facts on File, 2006

During the first half of the 20th century, mathematics became an international discipline that led to major advances in science and technology. Modern Mathematics: 1900 to 1950 provides an eye-opening introduction to those five historic decades by analyzing the advancement of the field through the accomplishments of 10 significant mathematicians. From David Hilbert and Emmy Noether, who introduced the infinite dimensional vector spaces and algebraic rings that bear their names, to Norbert Wiener, the founder of cybernetics, this in-depth volume is an excellent choice for libraries aiming to provide a range of resources covering the history of mathematics.

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Michael J. Bradley est psychologue et travaille aupres d'enfants, d'adolescents et de leurs familles dans des centres de detention, dans des agences de services sociaux et a son cabinet prive.

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Grade 6 Up–Each of these volumes covers the lives and contributions of 10 mathematicians arranged chronologically. Short biography are followed by in-depth explanations of their contributions to the field and a brief conclusion. Each entry also includes a bibliography and Web sites specific to the subject. Black-and-white reproductions, diagrams and equations, drawings, reproductions of documents, and a specialized glossary aid in understanding. Volumes include both well- and lesser known individuals from Pythagoras and Hypatia to Omar Khayy�m, and John von Neumann. Tucker McElroy's A to Z of Mathematicians (Facts On File, 2005) includes 150 mathematicians but without the depth of coverage found here. Leonard C. Bruno's Math & Mathematicians (Gale, 1999) contains the biographies of 50 mathematicians and 35 articles describing mathematical principles and concepts. The Pioneers in Mathematics series contains fewer individuals but gives ample information for reports.–Ann Joslin, Fort LeBoef School District, Waterford, PA
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