Calculus of Variations (Paperback)

Andrew Russell Forsyth

ISBN 10: 1107640830 / ISBN 13: 9781107640832

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2012

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Paperback. Andrew Russell Forsyth (18581942) was an influential Scottish mathematician notable for incorporating the advances of Continental mathematics within the British tradition. Originally published in 1927, this book constitutes Forsyth's attempt at a systematic exposition of the calculus of variations. It was created as the antidote to a perceived lack of continuity in the development of the topic. Ambitious and highly detailed, this book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the calculus of variations and the history of mathematics in general. Andrew Russell Forsyth (18581942) was a Scottish mathematician notable for incorporating the advances of Continental mathematics within the British tradition. This book constitutes Forsyth's attempt at a systematic exposition of the calculus of variations, and an antidote to a perceived lack of continuity in the development of the topic. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Calculus of Variations (Paperback)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107640830
• ISBN 13: 9781107640832
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Andrew Russell Forsyth (1858–1942) was an influential Scottish mathematician notable for incorporating the advances of Continental mathematics within the British tradition. Originally published in 1927, this book constitutes Forsyth's attempt at a systematic exposition of the calculus of variations. It was created as the antidote to a perceived lack of continuity in the development of the topic. Ambitious and highly detailed, this book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the calculus of variations and the history of mathematics in general.

Book Description

Andrew Russell Forsyth (1858-1942) was a Scottish mathematician notable for incorporating the advances of Continental mathematics within the British tradition. This book constitutes Forsyth's attempt at a systematic exposition of the calculus of variations, and an antidote to a perceived lack of continuity in the development of the topic.