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The beginnings and evolution of algebra / I.G. Bashmakova and G.S. Smirnova ; translated from the Russian by Abe Shenitzer, with the editorial assistance of David A. Cox.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Bashmakova, I. G. (Izabella Grigorʹevna), author.
- Series:
- Dolciani Mathematical Expositions, v. 23
- Language:
- English
- Russian
- Subjects (All):
- Algebra--History.
- Algebra.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xvi, 179 pages)
- Other Title:
- Beginnings & evolution of algebra
- Place of Publication:
- [Washington, D.C.] : Mathematical Association of America, c2000.
- System Details:
- Mode of access : World Wide Web
- Contents:
- Elements of algebra in ancient Babylonia Ancient Greek "geometric algebra" The birth of literal algebra Algebra in the Middle Ages in the Arabic East and in Europe The first achievements of algebra in Europe Algebra in the 17th and 18th centuries The theory of algebraic equations in the 19th century Problems of number theory and the birth of commutative algebra Linear and noncommutative algebra
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Electronic reproduction. Providence, Rhode Island : American Mathematical Society. 2012
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9781470457228 (online)
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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