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Companion encyclopedia of the history and philosophy of the mathematical sciences / edited by I. Grattan-Guinness.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Routledge reference
- Routledge reference.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Mathematics--History.
- Mathematics.
- Mathematics--Philosophy.
- History.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (2 volumes (xiii, 1806 pages)) : illustrations.
- polychrome
- Place of Publication:
- London ; New York : Routledge, 1994.
- System Details:
- text file
- 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.
- Electronic reproduction. London Available via World Wide Web.
- Print version record.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Companion encyclopedia of the history and philosophy of the mathematical sciences.
- ISBN:
- 9781134887484
- 1134887485
- 9780203014585
- 0203014588
- 9781134957507
- 1134957505
- Publisher Number:
- 99990107482
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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