Mathematical Thought Through the Ages, Volume 4

Author: Morris Kline
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: This book is the fourth volume in the series "A History of Mathematical Thought." It discusses major mathematical creations and developments from ancient times to the early decades of the 20th century, aiming to introduce the central ideas, with particular emphasis on those mainstream works that gradually emerged during the main periods of mathematical history, became prominent, and influenced subsequent mathematical activities. The book is also extremely concerned with: perspectives on mathematics itself, the changes in these perspectives over different periods, and mathematicians' understanding of their own achievements.