Mathematical Thinking Throughout History (Volume 3)

Author: Morris Kline (USA), translated by Wan Weixun, Shi Shengming, Sun Shuben, et al.
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: This book is the third volume in the series A History of Mathematical Thought from Ancient to Modern Times. 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 the mainstream works that gradually emerged during the major periods of mathematical history, became prominent, and influenced subsequent mathematical activities. The book is also deeply concerned with: perspectives on mathematics itself, changes in such perspectives over different periods, and mathematicians' understanding of their own achievements.