A Historical Dictionary of Mathematical Terms [electronic resource] : Volume I: A-I / by Holger Becker.

Erişim Adresi
ISBN
9783032028730
Dil Kodu
İngilizce
Yer Numarası
DK/6288
Basım Bildirimi
1st ed. 2025.
Yayın Bilgisi
Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Birkhäuser, 2025.
Fiziksel Niteleme
XLIII, 718 p. online resource.
Dizi
Science Networks. Historical Studies, 2296-6080 ; 66
İçindekiler Notu
Introduction -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- List of Abbreviations -- Index -- The Dictionary.
Özet, vb.
This unique reference work systematically presents and studies mathematical terms, sourcing literature from antiquity until the 20th century. The book provides detailed and reliable information on the origins and developments of more than 1,000 mathematical terms from all branches of mathematics. The dictionary is based on extensive research of the primary literature, cites from original sources, provides historical illustrations, discusses synonyms and competing terms, and quotes critical or approving comments on newly created terms. Each entry is self-contained and includes a bibliography. All major mathematical fields are represented, ranging from geometry and arithmetic to, for example, calculus, topology, and category theory. This is the first of two volumes, covering terms that begin with the letters A through I.
Konu
Mathematics.
History.
Science __ History.
Geometry.
Mathematical analysis.
Algebra.
Topology.
History of Mathematical Sciences.
History of Science.
Geometry.
Analysis.
Algebra.
Topology.