Men Of Mathematics
by Bell, E T
Here is the classic, much-read introduction to the craft and history of mathematics by E.T. Bell, a leading figure in mathematics in America for half a century. Men of Mathematics accessibly explains the major mathematics, from the geometry of the Greeks through Newton's calculus and on to the laws of probability, symbolic logic, and the fourth dimension. In addition, the book goes beyond pure mathematics to present a series of engrossing biographies of the great mathematicians -- an extraordinary number of whom lived bizarre or unusual lives. Finally, Men of Mathematics is also a history of ideas, tracing the majestic development of mathematical thought from ancient times to the twentieth century. This enduring work's clear, often humorous way of dealing with complex ideas makes it an ideal book for the non-mathematician.
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Men of Mathematics: The Lives and Achievements of the Great Mathematicians from Zeno to Poincaré (An Essandess Paperback)
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New York: An Essandess Paperback/ Published by Simon & Schuser, Inc., 1961. 1st Paperback Printing 1961 . Trade Paperback. Poor. 8vo or 8° (Medium Octavo): 7¾" x 9¾" tall. Janet Halverson (Cover Deisgn). 590 pp. Well bound copy with heavy use and wear. Clean text. Some sections slightly detached from spine. Heavily cocked spine.… Read more about this item Item Price
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Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1937. Hardcover. Good. 1937. No Edition Remarks. 653 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth. Light foxing and tanning to pages. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Light cracking to gutters; binding is slightly loose but pages remain attached. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear… Read more about this item Item Price
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New York: Touchstone, 2008. First printing in this reprint edition of the 1937 original. As New. A pristine copy with black cloth spine on white boards and gilt titles on spine No marks or damage of any kind Unclipped DJ is also excellent"Gift Quality"Eric Temple Bell (1883 - 1960) was a Scottish-born mathematician and science fiction writer who… Read more about this item Item Price
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Political Change in Central America: Internal and External Dimensions (Westview Special Studies on Latin America and the Caribbean)
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Boulder, CA & London: Westview Press, Inc., 1984. 1st Printing. Decorative Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo or 8° (Medium Octavo): 7¾" x 9¾" tall. 312 pp. Solidly bound copy with clean and unmarked pages. All the usual signs of an Ex-University-Library (The Wollman Library, Bernard College, Columbia University, New York)-Book (stamps, stickers, envelope, library card, etc.)-Book… Read more about this item Item Price
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New York: Touchstone, 1986. First PB Edition. . Trade Paperback. About Fine/Wraps. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First PB Edition, 8th printing. Trade paperback in illustrated wraps. About Fine w/ trace edgewear; square w/ firm binding, interior clean and unmarked. The lives and achievements of the great mathematicians from Zeno to Poincare. 590pp inc. Index; illustrated… Read more about this item Item Price
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VICTOR GOLLANCZ, LONDON, 1937 FIRST EDITION. HARDBACK BOUND IN A QUARTER LEATHER PRIZE BINDING WITH GILT MOTIF TO FRONT BOARD & PRIZE PLATE DATED 1940 TO INNER FRONT BOARD. BOOK MEASURES APPROX 9 x 6 INCHES WITH 653 PAGES. SPINE & LEATHER TO BOARD ON REAR FADED, PAGE MARGINS LIGHTLY BROWNED. OVERALL IN VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH BOARDS WELL ATTACHED… Read more about this item Item Price
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Men of Mathematics (Volume 2)
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Men of Mathematics
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MEN OF MATHEMATICS: Volume two (A277)
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MEN OF MATHEMATICS: Volume one (A276)
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