Mathematics and Its History : A Concise Edition /

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 hi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Stillwell, John (Author)
Corporate Author:	SpringerLink (Online service)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2020.
Edition:	1st ed. 2020.
Series:	Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics,
Subjects:	Mathematics. History. Geometry. Number theory. Mathematical analysis. Analysis (Mathematics). History of Mathematical Sciences. Number Theory. Analysis. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

1. The Theorem of Pythagoras
2. Greek Geometry
3. Greek Number Theory
4. Infinity in Greek Mathematics
5. Polynomial Equations
6. Algebraic Geometry
7. Projective Geometry
8. Calculus
9. Infinite Series
10. Elliptic Curves and Functions
11. Complex Numbers and Curves
12. Complex Numbers and Functions
13. Non-Euclidean Geometries
14. Group Theory
15. Topology
16. Commutative Algebra
17. Sets, Logic, and Computation
Bibliography
Index.