
Mathematics
From the Birth of Numbers
Jan Gullberg(Author)
WW Norton & Co (Publisher)
Published on 17. March 1997
Book
Hardback
1128 pages
978-0-393-04002-9 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Over 1000 technical illustrations and cartoons and drawings
Dimensions
Height: 263 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 58 mm
Weight
2118 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-393-04002-9 (9780393040029)
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Persons
Jan Gullberg (1936-1998) was a practicing general surgeon. A native of Sweden, he was well known there for his writings on various scientific and medical topics. Peter Hilton was a British mathematician, noted for his contributions to homotopy theory and for code-breaking during the Second World War.