History of Mathematics


"History of the Mathematical Sciences"

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Contains selected papers of the proceedings of the International Conference on History of the Mathematical Sciences held at New Delhi in December 2001. The conference was organized jointly by the Indian Society for History of Mathematics and Ramjas College, University of Delhi. It covered aspects of the history of the mathematical sciences. With illustrations. Hardback, 244 pages. Weight: 788g.
Author:  (Grattan-Guiness, Ivor, ed.)
ISBN:  8185931453
Publisher:  Hindustan Book Agency,In
Date:  2004  (India)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational History of Mathematics

"Kolmogorov's Heritage in Mathematics"

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With 38 black & white illustrations, 5 black & white halftones, 18 colour illustrations, 15 black & white. Hardback, 326 pages. Size: 235 x 155 mm. Weight: 606g.
Author:  (Charpentier, Eric, ed.)
ISBN:  3540363491
Publisher:  Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg Gmbh & Co. Kg
Date:  2007  (Germany)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational History of Mathematics

"Landmark Writings in Western Mathematics 1640-1940"

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Contains around 80 articles on major writings in mathematics published between 1640 and 1940. This title covers the following aspects of mathematics: pure and applied, probability and statistics, foundations and philosophy. Each article ends with a bibliography of primary and secondary items. With illustrations. Hardback, 1040 pages. Size: 240 x 165 mm. Weight: 1999g.
Author:  (Grattan-Guinness, Ivor, ed.)
ISBN:  0444508716
Publisher:  Elsevier Science & Technology
Date:  2005  (Netherlands)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational History of Mathematics

"The Legacy of Niels Henrik Abel"

The Abel Bicentennial, Oslo 2002

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Presents a series of research papers on subjects related to the work of Niels Henrik Abel, written by some of the foremost specialists in their fields. This work discusses the influence of Abel in a mathematical-historical context. It produces a text covering a part of the legacy of Abel, as perceived at the beginning of the 21st century. With 37 illus.. Hardback, 794 pages. Size: 230 x 164 mm. Weight: 1455g.
Author:  (Laudal, Olav Arnfinn, ed.)
ISBN:  3540438262
Publisher:  Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg Gmbh & Co. Kg
Date:  2003  (Germany)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational History of Mathematics

"Mathematical People"

Profiles and Interviews

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Contains interviews with mathematicians who have shaped the field of mathematics in the twentieth century. 2 rev ed. Hardback, 400 pages. Weight: 924g.
Author:  (Albers, Donald J., ed.)
ISBN:  1568813406
Publisher:  A K Peters
Date:  2008  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) History of Mathematics

"The Artist and the Mathematician"

The Story of Nicolas Bourbaki, the Genius Mathematician Who Never Existed...

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The story of Nicolas Bourbaki, the genius mathematician who never existed. Hardback, 272 pages. Size: 186 x 124 mm. Weight: 299g.
Author:  Aczel, Amir D.
ISBN:  1843440393
Publisher:  Oldcastle Books Ltd
Date:  2007  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) History of Mathematics

"Harmony of the World"

75 Years of Mathematics Magazine

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"Spectrum" series; The best from Mathematics Magazine featuring award-winning articles by a prestigious selection of authors. With ill. Hardback, 302 pages. Size: 274 x 197 mm. Weight: 782g.
Author:  Alexanderson, Gerald L.
ISBN:  0883855607
Publisher:  Mathematical Association of America
Date:  2009  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) History of Mathematics

"The Calculus Wars"

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Newton, Leibniz, and the Greatest Mathematical Clash of All Time. In the spirit of the bestselling 'Galileo's Daughter', 'Fermat's Last Theorem' and 'Wittgenstein's Poker', a finely blended combination of history and scientific detective story. New ed. Paperback, 304 pages. Size: 198 x 129 mm. Weight: 293g.
Author:  Bardi, Jason
ISBN:  1843440369
Publisher:  Oldcastle Books Ltd
Date:  2007  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) History of Mathematics

"Math Through the Ages"

A Gentle History for Teachers and Others

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"Classroom Resource Materials" series; An informal and accessible overview of the history of mathematics. With 60 line figures 85 halftones 46 exercises. 2 rev ed. Hardback, 288 pages. Size: 236 x 158 mm. Weight: 514g.
Author:  Berlinghoff, William P. Gouvea, Fernando Q.
ISBN:  0883857367
Publisher:  Mathematical Association of America
Date:  2004  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) History of Mathematics

"Connected at Infinity"

Selected Mathematics By Indians

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"Texts & Readings in Mathematics" series; Hardback, 272 pages. Weight: 586g.
Author:  Bhatia, Rajendra
ISBN:  8185931402
Publisher:  Hindustan Book Agency,In
Date:  2003  (India)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational History of Mathematics

"Elements of the History of Mathematics"

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2nd ed. Paperback, 309 pages. Size: 241 x 159 mm. Weight: 476g.
Author:  Bourbaki, N.
ISBN:  3540647678
Publisher:  Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg Gmbh & Co. Kg
Date:   (Germany)
Readership:  Undergraduate History of Mathematics

"The History of Mathematics"

An Introduction

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Designed for the junior/senior mathematics major who intends to teach mathematics in high school or college, this book concentrates on the history of the topics covered in an undergraduate curriculum or in elementary schools or high schools. The prerequisite for this course is at least one year of calculus. 6 new ed. Paperback, Size: 218 x 190 mm. Weight: 1279g.
Author:  Burton, David M.
ISBN:  0071106359
Publisher:  McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Date:  2005  (United States)
Readership:  Tertiary Education (Us: College) History of Mathematics

"Vita Mathematica"

Historical Research and Integration With Teaching

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"Mathematical Association of America Notes" series; Enables teachers to learn the history of mathematics and then incorporate it in undergraduate teaching. With illustrations, portraits. Paperback, 371 pages. Size: 279 x 217 mm. Weight: 885g.
Author:  Calinger, Ronald
ISBN:  0883850974
Publisher:  Mathematical Association of America
Date:  1997  (Usa)
Readership:  Research/Professional History of Mathematics

"Mr Hopkins' Men"

Cambridge Reform and British Mathematics in the 19th Century

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Drawing on accounts of life at Cambridge, this book provides readers a glimpse inside its colleges, and charts the evolution of the curriculum and the slow, often reluctant, reforms that led to Cambridge's dominance of British higher education. With 30 black & white illustrations, 48 colour illustrations, 28 black & white halftones, 48 colour illus. Hardback, 424 pages. Size: 235 x 155 mm. Weight: 863g.
Author:  Craik, Alex
ISBN:  1846287901
Publisher:  Springer London Ltd
Date:  2007  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  Undergraduate History of Mathematics

"Writing the History of Mathematics"

Its Historical Development

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"Science Networks - Historical Studies" series; Part of the Science Networks Historical Studies, this volume covers the history of mathematics and its historical development. It includes biographies of 300 historians of mathematics along with bibliographies of their works. With ports.. Paperback, 730 pages. Size: 230 x 172 mm. Weight: 1383g.
Author:  Dauben, Joseph W. Scriba, Christoph J. Dauben, Joseph W. Scriba, Christoph J.
ISBN:  3764361670
Publisher:  Birkhauser Verlag Ag
Date:  2002  (Switzerland)
Readership:  Undergraduate History of Mathematics

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