书目名称 | Mathematics and Its History | 副标题 | A Concise Edition | 编辑 | John Stillwell | 视频video | | 概述 | Presents a concise, unified account of undergraduate mathematics by illustrating the rich historical context behind various topics.Balances breadth and rigor in a manageable volume that’s suitable for | 丛书名称 | Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics | 图书封面 |  | 描述 | .This textbook provides a unified and concise exploration of undergraduate mathematics by approaching the subject through its history. Readers will discover the rich tapestry of ideas behind familiar topics from the undergraduate curriculum, such as calculus, algebra, topology, and more. Featuring historical episodes ranging from the Ancient Greeks to Fermat and Descartes, this volume offers a glimpse into the broader context in which these ideas developed, revealing unexpected connections that make this ideal for a senior capstone course..The presentation of previous versions has been refined by omitting the less mainstream topics and inserting new connecting material, allowing instructors to cover the book in a one-semester course. This condensed edition prioritizes succinctness and cohesiveness, and there is a greater emphasis on visual clarity, featuring full color images and high quality 3D models. As in previous editions, a wide array of mathematical topics are covered, from geometry to computation; however, biographical sketches have been omitted...Mathematics and Its History: A Concise Edition. is an essential resource for courses or reading programs on the history of mathe | 出版日期 | Textbook 2020 | 关键词 | History of mathematics; Calculus history; Algebra history; Topology history; Geometry history; Pythagorea | 版次 | 1 | doi | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-55193-3 | isbn_ebook | 978-3-030-55193-3Series ISSN 0172-6056 Series E-ISSN 2197-5604 | issn_series | 0172-6056 | copyright | Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020 |
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