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Who gave you the epsilon? : and other tales of mathematical history /

These articles cover analysis; geometry, topology, and foundations; algebra and number theory; and surveys. Other topics include the history of the parallel postulate, the development of logics between the two World Wars, the foundation period in the history of group theory, and some new fields of t...

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Other Authors: Anderson, Marlow, 1950-, Katz, Victor J., Wilson, Robin J.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : Mathematical Association of America, [2009]
Series:MAA spectrum.
Subjects:
Mathematics > History.
Mathématiques > Histoire.
Mathematics.
Mathematik > Geschichte.
Mathematik.
Geschichte (umfassend)
Mathematics > History
History.
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Summary:These articles cover analysis; geometry, topology, and foundations; algebra and number theory; and surveys. Other topics include the history of the parallel postulate, the development of logics between the two World Wars, the foundation period in the history of group theory, and some new fields of thought in mathematics.
Physical Description:x, 431 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780883855690
0883855690