Mathematical Thinking Throughout History Volume 3

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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: This is the third volume in the series "A History of Mathematics Thought," which discusses major mathematical creations and developments from ancient times to the early decades of the 20th century. Its purpose is to introduce the central ideas, with particular emphasis on the mainstream works that gradually emerged during the main periods of mathematical history, became prominent, and influenced subsequent mathematical activities. The book is also highly concerned with: perspectives on mathematics itself, changes in this perspective over different periods, and mathematicians' understanding of their own achievements.