Mathematical expeditions

Mathematical expeditions: chronicles by the explorers

by Laubenbacher, Reinhard

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"This book contains the stories of five mathematical journeys into new realms, pieced together through the writings of the explorers themselves. Some of whome were guided by mere curiosity and the thrill of adventure, others by more practical motives. In all cases the outcome was a vast expansion to the known mathematical world and the realization that still greater vistas remain to be explored. The authors tell the stories by guiding the reader through the very words of the mathematicians ... "

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  • Full title :Mathematical expeditions : chronicles by the explorers / Reinhard Laubenbacher, David Pengelley.

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"This book contains the stories of five mathematical journeys into new realms, pieced together through the writings of the explorers themselves. Some of whome were guided by mere curiosity and the thrill of adventure, others by more practical motives. In all cases the outcome was a vast expansion to the known mathematical world and the realization that still greater vistas remain to be explored. The authors tell the stories by guiding the reader through the very words of the mathematicians ... "

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:cop. 1999.

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Springer
  • Place of Publication:New York
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:cop. 1999.

The Physical Object

  • Description:1 vol. (x-275 p.) : : ill., couv. ill. en coul. ; : 25 cm.

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:038798433X, 9780387984339, 0387984348, 9780387984346
  • oclc:ocn491344111
  • LC Classification:QA21
  • Dewey Decimal:510/.9

Subjects

Découverte scientifique Histoire History mathematics Mathematics -- History Mathematics -- Sources Mathematics -- Sources. -- History Mathematique Mathématiques -- Histoire Mathématiques -- Sources. -- Histoire Sources

Writers

Laubenbacher, Reinhard Pengelley, David

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