Mathematics in Civilization (Dover Books on Mathematics)

Name: Mathematics in Civilization (Dover Books on Mathematics)
Author: H. L. Resnikoff, R. O. Wells
ISBN: 9780486246741

Author H. L. Resnikoff, R. O. Wells

Publisher Dover Publications

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Author(s)H. L. Resnikoff, R. O. Wells

PublisherDover Publications

ISBN / ASIN0486246744

ISBN-139780486246741

MarketplaceGermany 🇩🇪

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This lucid presentation examines how mathematics shaped and was shaped by the course of human events. Authors Resnikoff and Wells explore the growth, development and far-reaching applications of trigonometry, navigation, cartography, logarithms, algebra, and calculus through ancient, medieval, post-Renaissance and modern times. Preface. Index. Bibliography. 203 black-and-white figures. 7 tables. 14 photos.