| A History of Mathematical Notations Contributor(s): Cajori, Florian (Author) |
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ISBN: 0486677664 ISBN-13: 9780486677668 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $31.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | History & Philosophy |
| Dewey: 510.148 |
| LCCN: 93029211 |
| Series: Dover Books on Mathematics |
| Physical Information: 1.6" H x 5.5" W x 8.4" (2.15 lbs) 864 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This classic study notes the first appearance of a mathematical symbol and its origin, the competition it encountered, its spread among writers in different countries, its rise to popularity, its eventual decline or ultimate survival. The author's coverage of obsolete notations -- and what we can learn from them -- is as comprehensive as those which have survived and still enjoy favor. Originally published in 1929 in a two-volume edition, this monumental work is presented here in one volume. |