Author: Isaac TodhunterPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Euclid's Elements
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
The Elements of Euclid for the Use of Schools and Colleges
Author: Isaac TodhunterPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Euclid's Elements
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
The Elements of Euclid, comprising the first six books and portions of the eleventh and twelfth books; with notes, an appendix, and exercises, by I. Todhunter
Author: EuclidesA Station Favorable to the Pursuits of Science: Primary Materials in the History of Mathematics at the United States Military Academy
Author: Joe AlbreePublisher: American Mathematical Soc.
ISBN: 0821820591
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
This book reveals the rich collection of mathematical works located at the nation's first military school, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. It outlines the relevant history of the Academy, discusses the mathematics department and curriculum, and describes the development of the library during the nineteenth century. A major part of this book is an annotated catalog of the more than 1300 works published between 1496 and 1915 found in the West Point library. Mathematics and its instruction greatly influenced the development of the Academy, the technological growth of America's army, and the standards of the military profession. These events, in turn, were crucial to the overall development of mathematics, mechanics, and engineering during the nineteenth century in the United States. Three individuals played a prominent role in this chronicle: Sylvanus Thayer, Charles Davies, and Albert Church. Listed are rare and historically valuable works in a broad range of mathematical subjects. The collection clearly shows the strong European influence on the early Academy. Also listed are numerous textbooks by West Point faculty and graduates; significant contributions were made by these writers to algebra, geometry, calculus, descriptive geometry, mechanics, surveying, and mathematics education. This book provides an important resource for the general audience as well as for those in pursuit of more scholarly information. It contains many interesting photographs and valuable details about the West Point collection. It is a must-have for anyone interested in mathematical books and collections.
Catalogue of the Printed Books in the Library of the University of Edinburgh
Author: Edinburgh University LibraryPublisher: Edinburgh : T. and A. Constable
ISBN:
Category : Library catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 1404
Book Description
Catalogue of the Library of the University of London, Including the Libraries of G. Grote and A. De Morgan (mainly Compiled by T. Nichols).
Author: University of LondonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 812
Book Description
Spherical Trigonometry
Author: Isaac TodhunterPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Spherical trigonometry
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
The Reader
Author: Catalogue of the Library of the University of London; Incl. the Libraries of George Grote and Augustus de Morgan
Author: Thomas II NicholsCatalogue of the Library of the University of London
Author: University of London (Gran Bretaña). LibraryPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 798
Book Description
The Mathematical World of Charles L. Dodgson (Lewis Carroll)
Author: Robin WilsonPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0192549014
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
Charles Lutwidge Dodgson is best known for his 'Alice' books, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, written under his pen name of Lewis Carroll. Yet, whilst lauded for his work in children's fiction and his pioneering work in the world of Victorian photography, his everyday job was a lecturer in Mathematics at Christ Church, Oxford University. The Mathematical World of Charles L. Dodgson (Lewis Carroll) explores the academic background behind this complex individual, outlining his mathematical life, describing his writings in geometry, algebra, logic, the theory of voting, and recreational mathematics, before going on to discuss his mathematical legacy. This is the first academic work that collects the research on Dodgson's wide-ranging mathematical achievements into a single practical volume. Much material appears here for the first time, such as Dodgson's personal letters and drawings, as well as the results of recent investigations into the life and work of Dodgson. Complementing this are many illustrations, both historical and explanatory, as well as a full mathematical bibliography of Dodgson's mathematical publications.