The Collected Mathematical Papers of James Joseph Sylvester: Volume 4, 1882–1897 - Softcover

Sylvester, James Joseph

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1107644186 ISBN 13: 9781107644182

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2012

Synopsis

James Joseph Sylvester (1814–97) was an English mathematician who made key contributions to numerous areas of his field and was also of primary importance in the development of American mathematics, both as inaugural Professor of Mathematics at Johns Hopkins University and founder of the American Journal of Mathematics. Originally published in 1912, this book forms the fourth in four volumes of Sylvester's mathematical papers, covering the period from 1882 to 1897. Together these volumes provide a comprehensive resource that will be of value to anyone with an interest in Sylvester's theories and the history of mathematics.

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Book Description

Originally published in 1912, this book forms the fourth in four volumes of James Joseph Sylvester's mathematical papers, covering the period from 1882 to 1897. Together these volumes provide a comprehensive resource that will be of value to anyone with an interest in Sylvester's theories and the history of mathematics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107644186
• ISBN 13: 9781107644182
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 798
• Editor: Baker H. F.