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Giuseppe Moletti [a] (1531–1588) was an Italian mathematician best known for his Dialogo intorno alla Meccanica (Dialogue on Mechanics). Though an obscure figure today, he was a renowned mathematician during his lifetime, and was even consulted by Pope Gregory XIII on his new calendar.
The book series was initiated in 1958 with the name New Mathematical Library by the Monograph Project of the School Mathematics Study Group (SMSG) with financing from the National Science Foundation. Anneli Cahn Lax was the editor-in-chief of the series, intended as mathematical expositions written by outstanding mathematicians for an audience ...
The first book on the systematic algebraic solutions of linear and quadratic equations by the Persian scholar Muhammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī. The book is considered to be the foundation of modern algebra and Islamic mathematics. [10] The word "algebra" itself is derived from the al-Jabr in the title of the book. [11]
Pages in category "Series of mathematics books" The following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Men of Mathematics: The Lives and Achievements of the Great Mathematicians from Zeno to Poincaré is a book on the history of mathematics published in 1937 by Scottish-born American mathematician and science fiction writer E. T. Bell (1883–1960). After a brief chapter on three ancient mathematicians, it covers the lives of about forty ...
The book is written at a level suitable for high school students and interested amateurs, [1] [3] and McAndrew recommends the book to them. [ 2 ] Both Baggett and Gerry Leversha find the chapter on fractals (written by Robert A. Chaffer) [ 6 ] to be the weakest part of the book, [ 1 ] [ 4 ] and Joop van der Vaart calls this chapter interesting ...
An overview of the history of mathematics, in seven chapters including the development of important concepts such as number, geometry, mathematical proof, and the axiomatic approach to the foundations of mathematics. [3] [4] [5] [7] A chronology of significant events in mathematical history is also provided later in the book. [5]
Problem books in mathematics (4 P) Pages in category "Mathematics textbooks" The following 83 pages are in this category, out of 83 total.
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