Download or read book Biographical Encyclopedia of Mathematicians written by Donald R. Franceschetti and published by Cavendish Square Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the lives and works of 170 important mathematicians from around the world and throughout history.
Download or read book Biographical Dictionary of Mathematicians written by and published by MacMillan Publishing Company. This book was released on 1991 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vol. 1. Neils Abel-René Descartes. Vol. 2. Leonard Dickson-Al-Khwarizmi. Vol. 3. T homas Kirkman - Isaac Newton. Vol. 4. Jerzy Neyman-Niccoló Zucchi, Chronology. Index.
Download or read book Biographical Encyclopedia of Scientists Second Edition 2 Volume Set written by and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Biographical Encyclopedia of Scientists: Second Edition, 2 Volume Set examines the lives and careers of noteworthy scientists and thinkers through the ages, illuminating the progress of science and its impact on society in general. From Aristotle and the beginnings of objective observations, to twentieth century giants, Freud and Hawking, this extensive in-depth reference explores the men and women who have shaped our ideas and the world in which we live today. Extensively revised and updated, this second edition comprises two substantial illustrated volumes that contain over 2,000 biographical entries and over half a million words. It looks and reads like a "Who's Who" of the world of scientific thought, providing an in-depth listing of prominent historical as well as modern figures of science and medicine. The main biographical entries are arranged alphabetically and summarize the individual's life and contribution to science. The volumes also include a chronology of the history of science from 590 BC to the present, a subject index, and a bibliography of key publications in the history of scientific thought. For anyone researching the world of scientific personalities and ideas, this unique reference work will be indispensable.
Download or read book Biographical Dictionary of Mathematicians written by and published by MacMillan Publishing Company. This book was released on 1991 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vol. 1. Neils Abel-René Descartes. Vol. 2. Leonard Dickson-Al-Khwarizmi. Vol. 3. T homas Kirkman - Isaac Newton. Vol. 4. Jerzy Neyman-Niccoló Zucchi, Chronology. Index.
Download or read book Historical Encyclopedia of Natural and Mathematical Sciences written by Ari Ben-Menahem and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-03-06 with total page 6070 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 5,800-page encyclopedia surveys 100 generations of great thinkers, offering more than 2,000 detailed biographies of scientists, engineers, explorers and inventors who left their mark on the history of science and technology. This six-volume masterwork also includes 380 articles summarizing the time-line of ideas in the leading fields of science, technology, mathematics and philosophy.
Download or read book Mathematics and Its History written by John Stillwell and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-11-07 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 mathematics. Knowledge of basic calculus, algebra, geometry, topology, and set theory is assumed. From reviews of previous editions: “Mathematics and Its History is a joy to read. The writing is clear, concise and inviting. The style is very different from a traditional text. I found myself picking it up to read at the expense of my usual late evening thriller or detective novel.... The author has done a wonderful job of tying together the dominant themes of undergraduate mathematics.” Richard J. Wilders, MAA, on the Third Edition "The book...is presented in a lively style without unnecessary detail. It is very stimulating and will be appreciated not only by students. Much attention is paid to problems and to the development of mathematics before the end of the nineteenth century.... This book brings to the non-specialist interested in mathematics many interesting results. It can be recommended for seminars and will be enjoyed by the broad mathematical community." European Mathematical Society, on the Second Edition
Download or read book The Biographical Dictionary of Scientists written by David Abbott and published by Peter Bedrick Books. This book was released on 1986 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains a chronological introduction, alphabetical arrangement of entries, glossary, diagrams, and index.
Download or read book Dirichlet written by Uta C. Merzbach and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-12-29 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first extensive biography of the influential German mathematician, Peter Gustav Lejeune Dirichlet (1805 – 1859). Dirichlet made major contributions to number theory in addition to clarifying concepts such as the representation of functions as series, the theory of convergence, and potential theory. His mathematical methodology was explicitly based on a thorough knowledge of the work of his predecessors and his belief in the underlying unity of the branches of mathematics. This unified approach is exemplified in a paper that effectively launched the field of analytic number theory. The same orientation pervaded his teaching, which had a profound influence on the work of many mathematicians of subsequent generations. Chapters dealing with his mathematical work alternate with biographical chapters that place Dirichlet’s life and those of some of his notable associates in the context of the political, social, and artistic culture of the period. This book will appeal not only to mathematicians but also to historians of mathematics and sciences, and readers interested in the cultural and intellectual history of the nineteenth century.
Download or read book Biographical Encyclopedia of Scientists written by John Daintith and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-08-18 with total page 894 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of the highly regarded Biographical Encyclopedia of Scientists focuses on the achievements of 2400 scientists, explaining the nature and importance of those achievements. The book covers traditional science, including physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and earth science, along with mathematics, engineering, technology, and computer science. It also includes key figures from anthropology, psychology, and the philosophy of science. This fully updated edition features pronunciation guidelines, quotations, website links, and suggestions for further reading. Each cross-referenced entry includes chronology, institution, publication, and discipline.
Download or read book Great Mathematicians written by Salem Press and published by Salem Press. This book was released on 2012-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains biographies of great mathematicians such as Euclid, Pythagoras, and Descartes. Selected from Salem Press' Great Lives from History series.
Download or read book Biographical Encyclopedia of Scientists Second Edition 2 Volume Set written by John Daintith and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Biographical Encyclopedia of Scientists: Second Edition, 2 Volume Set examines the lives and careers of noteworthy scientists and thinkers through the ages, illuminating the progress of science and its impact on society in general. From Aristotle and the beginnings of objective observations, to twentieth century giants, Freud and Hawking, this extensive in-depth reference explores the men and women who have shaped our ideas and the world in which we live today. Extensively revised and updated, this second edition comprises two substantial illustrated volumes that contain over 2,000 biographical entries and over half a million words. It looks and reads like a "Who's Who" of the world of scientific thought, providing an in-depth listing of prominent historical as well as modern figures of science and medicine. The main biographical entries are arranged alphabetically and summarize the individual's life and contribution to science. The volumes also include a chronology of the history of science from 590 BC to the present, a subject index, and a bibliography of key publications in the history of scientific thought. For anyone researching the world of scientific personalities and ideas, this unique reference work will be indispensable.
Download or read book Companion Encyclopedia of the History and Philosophy of the Mathematical Sciences written by Ivor Grattan-Guiness and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-11-11 with total page 571 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Download or read book Encyclopaedic Biography of Great Mathematicians written by Rakesh Pruthi Et Al. and published by . This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 2514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Group Of Related Sciences, Including Algebra, Geometry And Calculus, Concerned With The Study Of Number, Quantity, Shape And Space And Their Interrelationships By Using A Specialized Notation And Mathematical Operations And Processes Involved In The Solution Of A Problem Or Study Of Some Scientific Field Is Collectively Known As Mathematics.May Be The Primitive Man S Quest For Counting Hunting/Food Articles/Objects, Led Into Origin Of Mathematics, Later, As A Scientific Discipline It Developed Leaps And Bound With The Continued And Hard Labour Of Many Erudite Mathematicians. All Scientific And Technical Developments/Achievements We See Now In The Field Of Astronomy, Space, Astrology, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering And Technology, Pharmacy, Medicine And Social Sciences Etc. Are The Outcome Of Mathematical Computation.Efforts Have Been Made To Collect Information Regarding As Many Great Mathematicians As Possible Both From Published And Unpublished Sources So That This Could Be Useful To Both Individual Researchers And Institutions/ Agencies. The Present Work In Nine Volumes Is Designed To Provide Succinct And Authoritative Information About The Mathematicians Of Past And Present.
Download or read book Math Makers written by Alfred S. Posamentier and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2020-01-14 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Two veteran math educators concisely profile leading mathematicians throughout history highlighting their often unusual personalities and lives while giving average readers insights into the importance of their mathematical discoveries."--
Download or read book History of Mathematics written by Craig Smorynski and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-12-10 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: General textbooks, attempting to cover three thousand or so years of mathematical history, must necessarily oversimplify just about everything, the practice of which can scarcely promote a critical approach to the subject. To counter this, History of Mathematics offers deeper coverage of key select topics, providing students with material that could encourage more critical thinking. It also includes the proofs of important results which are typically neglected in the modern history of mathematics curriculum.
Download or read book Companion Encyclopedia of the History and Philosophy of the Mathematical Sciences written by I. Grattan-Guinness and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 980 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second book of a two-volume encyclopaedia which makes the vast and varied history of mathematics available in a reasonably compact format. The book offers in-depth accounts of the principal areas of activity up to the 1930s and touches on related topics, including ethnomathematics.
Download or read book Companion Encyclopedia of the History and Philosophy of the Mathematical Sciences written by I. Grattan-Guinness and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 872 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book of a two-volume encyclopaedia which makes the vast and varied history of mathematics available in a reasonably compact format. The book offers in-depth accounts of the principal areas of activity up to the 1930s and touches on related topics, including ethnomathematics.
