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Oxford figures : eight centuries of the mathematical sciences /

The mathematical tradition at Oxford is one of the oldest in Britain, and Oxford scholars have been at the forefront of mathematical research for the past eight centuries. This is the story of the intellectual and social life of this community, and of its interactions with the wider world.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Fauvel, John (Editor), Flood, Raymond (Editor), Wilson, Robin J. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2014.
Edition:2nd edition.
Subjects:
University of Oxford > History.
University of Oxford
Mathematics > Study and teaching (Higher) > England > Oxford > History.
Mathematics > England > Oxford > History.
Mathématiques > Angleterre > Oxford > Histoire.
Mathematics
Mathematics > Study and teaching (Higher)
England > Oxford
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:The mathematical tradition at Oxford is one of the oldest in Britain, and Oxford scholars have been at the forefront of mathematical research for the past eight centuries. This is the story of the intellectual and social life of this community, and of its interactions with the wider world.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations (black and white)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191761737
0191761737