Makers of Mathematics (Dover Books on Mathematics)
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Makers of Mathematics (Dover Books on Mathematics)
Book Details:
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Author: Stuart Hollingdale
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Publisher: Dover
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Edition: Illustrated
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Language: English
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ISBN: 9780486450070
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Pages: 464
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Binding: Paperback
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Format: Illustrated
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Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 1.0 inches
About The Book:
This fascinating and highly readable book by Stuart Hollingdale, published by Dover, recounts the history of mathematics through the lives and writings of its most distinguished practitioners. Released on 21st June 2011, this illustrated paperback edition spans 464 pages and offers an engaging survey of key figures in the development of mathematics, including Archimedes, Descartes, Fermat, Pascal, Newton, Leibniz, Euler, Gauss, Hamilton, Einstein, and many others. The book not only introduces these gifted individuals but also explains how their work contributed to the larger development of mathematics. Although primarily biographical, Hollingdale's work also discusses major historical themes, new ideas, and techniques, making it accessible to readers without specialized mathematical knowledge. This volume serves as a highly informative and interesting guide to one of the pillars of modern science and a crucial aspect of human culture through the ages.
