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Great Moments in Mathematics: After 1650
Author(s): Howard Eves (author) (Author)
- Publisher: American Mathematical Society
- Publication Date: 30 Dec. 1983
- Language: English
- Print length: 263 pages
- ISBN-10: 0883853116
- ISBN-13: 9780883853115
Book Description
Presents a series of lectures on the history of mathematics covering such topics as the birth of mathematical probability, the invention of the differential calculus, and the discovery of non-Euclidean geometry.
Editorial Reviews
Review
What a splendid addition this is to the Dolciani Mathematical Exposition series! This second set of lectures on great moments in mathematics (after 1650) is fascinating collection of pivotal points in the historical development of mathematics. The four lectures devoted to the liberation of geometry and algebra are of particular interest. The lectures should be required reading for all teachers of mathematics.”” – Herbert Fremont in The Mathematics Teacher
“”As usual with Eves’ work, the books are well written and entertainging. They give an historical background to many of the best known mathematical results, and in addition provide interesting pieces of information about the mathe mathematicians involved. Eves includes relevent exercises at the end of each chapte. These are a good source of different, interesting problems, and when combined with the matieral in the chapter could form the basis for a mathematical project…Eves’ book provides an ineresting well-written, and enjoyable account. You won’t be disappointed!”” – David Parrott
The Australian Mathematics Teacher
