Non-standard Analysis (Studies in Logic & Mathematics)

Robinson, Abraham

ISBN 10: 072042237X / ISBN 13: 9780720422375

Published by North-Holland Publishing Company, 1980

About this Item

Very Good condition hardcover book. Revised Edition, Reprinted in 1980. Published by North-Holland Publishing Company. Slightest shelf wear and very slight smudging to covers. Slightest bumping to cover corners and spine edges. Minute sunning to spine. Minute toning to text block edges. All books are individually inspected and described. Never X-Library unless specifically described as such.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Non-standard Analysis (Studies in Logic & Mathematics)
• Publisher: North-Holland Publishing Company
• Publication Date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 072042237X
• ISBN 13: 9780720422375
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Printing: 2nd Printing
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

About this title

Synopsis

This book offers an explanation of the development and applications of non-standard analysis by the mathematician who founded the subject. Non-standard analysis grew out of Robinson's attempt to resolve the contradictions posed by infinitesimals within calculus.

Review

Considered by many to be Abraham Robinson's magnum opus, this book offers an explanation of the development and application of non-standard analysis which grew out of Robinson's attempt to resolve the contradictions posed by infinitesimals within calculus. (L'Enseignement Mathématique )