Mathematics: From the Birth of Numbers
Language: English
Published by W. W. Norton & Company, 1997
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
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A real gem from my late dad's very long career as a master watchmaker and maths professor. Shipped same/next day Book looks new - doesn't look as if it's ever been opened.
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- Title
- Mathematics: From the Birth of Numbers
- Author
- Jan Gullberg
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Publication year
- 1997
- Condition
- As new
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 039304002X
- ISBN 13
- 9780393040029
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Item weight
- 2.177 kilograms
- Dimensions
- 5.59 centimeters width by 19.05 centimeters height by 26.16 centimeters depth
- Seller catalogs
- mathematics
A gently guided, profusely illustrated Grand Tour of the world of mathematics.
This extraordinary work takes the reader on a long and fascinating journey--from the dual invention of numbers and language, through the major realms of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus, to the final destination of differential equations, with excursions into mathematical logic, set theory, topology, fractals, probability, and assorted other mathematical byways. The book is unique among popular books on mathematics in combining an engaging, easy-to-read history of the subject with a comprehensive mathematical survey text. Intended, in the author's words, "for the benefit of those who never studied the subject, those who think they have forgotten what they once learned, or those with a sincere desire for more knowledge," it links mathematics to the humanities, linguistics, the natural sciences, and technology.Contains more than 1000 original technical illustrations, a multitude of reproductions from mathematical classics and other relevant works, and a generous sprinkling of humorous asides, ranging from limericks and tall stories to cartoons and decorative drawings. Over 1000 technical illustrations and cartoons and drawings
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About the Author
Peter Hilton was a British mathematician, noted for his contributions to homotopy theory and for code-breaking during the Second World War.
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Dad's Old Watchmaker & Clockmaker Books
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Dad was a master watch and clock maker. He built up a huge collection of books, some of which are highly specialist. Please have a look through the other items we have. There are also some alternative books, many of which are First Editions.
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