History of Mathematics: Highways and Byways Contributor(s): Dahan-Dalmédico, Amy (Author), Peiffer, Jeanne (Author), Segal, Sanford (Translator) |
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ISBN: 0883855623 ISBN-13: 9780883855621 Publisher: Mathematical Association of America (MAA)
Binding Type: Hardcover Published: December 2009 * Out of Print * Click for more in this series: Spectrum |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | History & Philosophy |
Dewey: 510.9 |
LCCN: 2009939600 |
Series: Spectrum |
Physical Information: 0.94" H x 6.1" W x 8.95" L (1.30 lbs) 342 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product |
Review Citations: Choice 08/01/2010 |
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Publisher Description: This is a novel, short, and eminently readable history of mathematics. Many histories provide a chronological history of the entire subject, which can sometimes make it difficult to follow the development of a particular branch over time. Dahan-Delmm dico and Pfeiffer succeed splendidly in tracing each branch from its beginnings forward. They also give an outstanding account of how the Arabs not only preserved Greek mathematics, but extended it in the 800 year period from 400-1200. The large number of informative illustrations support the text and contribute to what is a great read. |
Contributor Bio(s): Dahan-Dalmedico, Amy: - Amy Dahan-Dalmedico is director of research at CNRS and assistant director of the Center Alexandre Koyre. Her research has focused on mathematics in the second half of the twentieth century and climate change.Segal, Sanford: - Sanford Segal is the author of 44 journal articles in mathematics, the history of mathematics, or mathematical education and the author of two books. His main interest in recent years has been the history of mathematics. He was a professor of the mathematics department at the University of Rochester from 1977 to 2008.Peiffer, Jeanne: - Jeanne Peiffer is a researcher at CNRS and editor-in-chief of the Journal of the History of Mathematics. Her research interests focus mainly on geometry and the connections with Renaissance art; in particular Albrecht Dürer. She has also written extensively about women in mathematics.Dahan-Dalmedico, Amy: - Amy Dahan-Dalmedico is director of research at CNRS and assistant director of the Center Alexandre Koyré. Her research has focused on mathematics in the second half of the twentieth century and climate change.Segal, Sanford: - Sanford Segal is the author of 44 journal articles in mathematics, the history of mathematics, or mathematical education and the author of two books. His main interest in recent years has been the history of mathematics. He was a professor of the mathematics department at the University of Rochester from 1977 to 2008. |
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