A History of Mathematical Notations (Dover Books on Mathematics)

Florian Cajori

ISBN 10: 0486677664 / ISBN 13: 9780486677668

Published by Dover Publications, 2011

About this Item

The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A History of Mathematical Notations (Dover Books on Mathematics)
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486677664
• ISBN 13: 9780486677668
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

This classic study notes the first appearance of a mathematical symbol and its origin, the competition it encountered, its spread among writers in different countries, its rise to popularity, its eventual decline or ultimate survival. The author's coverage of obsolete notations — and what we can learn from them — is as comprehensive as those which have survived and still enjoy favor. Originally published in 1929 in a two-volume edition, this monumental work is presented here in one volume.

About the Author

Mathematics historian Florian Cajori (1859–1930) taught at Tulane University and Colorado College, as well as at the University of California, Berkeley, where he was appointed to a specially created chair in history of mathematics.