Mathematics and Its History: A Concise Edition

by John Stillwell

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 303055192X
• ISBN13: 9783030551926
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.5" x 9.4"