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Companion Encyclopedia of the history and philosophy of the mathematical sciences / edited by Ivor Grattan-Guinness.
LIBRA QA21 .E57 1994 v.1-2
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- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Routledge reference
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Mathematics--History.
- Mathematics.
- Mathematics--Philosophy.
- History.
- Physical Description:
- 2 volumes : illustrations ; 24 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- London ; New York : Routledge, 1994.
- Summary:
- The first comprehensive work to cover all the principal lines and themes of the history and philosophy of mathemetics from ancient times up to the 20th century. In 176 articles contributed by 160 authors, the work describes and analyzes the variety of theories, proofs, techniques, and cultural and practical applications of mathematics. Line drawings; plates; equations.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 0415037859
- OCLC:
- 25709298
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