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Mathematics Its Content, Methods, and Meaning, Vol. 1

by M.A. Lavrentiev, A.D. Aleksandrov, A.N. Kolmogorov
RM32.54 MYR RM17.91 MYR 45% off
Mathematics Its Content, Methods, and Meaning, Vol. 1 - Thryft
Mathematics Its Content, Methods, and Meaning, Vol. 1 - Thryft

Comprehensive journey through mathematical evolution.

If you're intrigued by the story of mathematics, this volume is like a treasure map, tracing the rich history from ancient practicality to modern abstraction. It's for those who appreciate not just the 'how' but also the 'why' behind mathematical concepts, revealing the artistry behind the numbers. The text navigates the complex landscape of mathematics, making the once inaccessible realms within reach for the intellectually curious.

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Mathematics Its Content, Methods, and Meaning, Vol. 1

by M.A. Lavrentiev, A.D. Aleksandrov, A.N. Kolmogorov
RM32.54 MYR RM17.91 MYR 45% off
ISBN: 9780880294782
Authors: M.A. Lavrentiev, A.D. Aleksandrov, A.N. Kolmogorov
Publisher: Dorset Press
Date of Publication: 1990-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Science, Mathematics, History
Related Topics: Mathematics, European History, History, Popular Science, World History, Science
Goodreads rating: 4.0
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Mathematics, which originated in antiquity in the needs of daily life, has developed into an immense system of widely varied disciplines. Like the other sciences, it reflects the laws of the material world around us and serves as a powerful instrument for our knowledge and mastery of nature. But the high level of abstraction peculiar to mathematics means that its newer branches are relatively inaccessible to nonspecialists. This abstract character of mathematics gave birth even in antiquity to idealistic notions about its independence of the material world. In recent years, many popular books about mathematics have appeared, but many of them have neglected the twentieth century, the undisputed "golden age" of mathematics. This book undertakes the ultimate task of mathematical exposition, outlining the history and cultural significance of mathematical ideas and their continuous development from the earliest beginnings of history to the present day.
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Comprehensive journey through mathematical evolution.

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