Unknown quantity : a real and imagined history of Algebra
de Derbyshire, John
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Atlantic Books, 2007-01-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!
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For curious nonmathematicians and armchair algebra buffs, John Derbyshire discovers the story behind the formulae, roots, and radicals. As he did so masterfully in Prime Obsession , Derbyshire brings the evolution of mathematical thinking to dramatic life by focusing on the key historical players. Unknown Quantity begins in the time of Abraham and Isaac and moves from Abel?s proof to the higher levels of abstraction developed by Galois through modern-day advances. Derbyshire explains how a simple turn of thought from ?this plus this equals this? to ?this plus what equals this?? gave birth to a whole new way of perceiving the world. With a historian?s narrative authority and a beloved teacher?s clarity and passion, Derbyshire leads readers on an intellectually satisfying and pleasantly challenging journey through the development of abstract mathematical thought.
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- Título
- Unknown quantity : a real and imagined history of Algebra
- Autor
- Derbyshire, John
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- Estado del libro
- Nuevo
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 1843545691
- ISBN 13
- 9781843545699
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- Atlantic Books
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- London
- Fecha de publicación
- 2007-01-01
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