Uta C. Merzbach Knihy

Boyer and Merzbach distill thousands of years of mathematics into a captivating chronicle, showcasing brilliant mathematics and a distinguished cast of characters. They trace the development of European mathematics while also acknowledging the significant contributions from Chinese, Indian, and Arabic civilizations. This work stands as a classic one-volume history of mathematics and the mathematicians behind it. The authors present a mounting structure of knowledge, with a solid foundation dating back to Thales' early geometrical theorems nearly 26 centuries ago. It is regarded as one of the most useful and comprehensive general introductions to the subject. Both readable and scholarly, it serves as an excellent introduction and reference source. Revised for accessibility, the text vividly illustrates humankind's relationship with numbers and includes broadened coverage of twentieth-century advances in probability and computing. Additionally, it features an appendix with an extensive chronological table of mathematical and historical developments, appealing to a wide range of readers.

Designed as an integrated survey of the development of analytic geometry, this study presents the concepts and contributions from before the Alexandrian Age through the eras of the great French mathematicians Fermat and Descartes, and on through Newton and Euler to the "Golden Age," from 1789 to 1850. 1956 edition. Analytical bibliography. Index.

Focusing on the life of Peter Gustav Lejeune Dirichlet, this biography highlights his significant contributions to number theory and mathematical concepts such as function representation and convergence. Dirichlet's methodology was rooted in a deep understanding of prior work and emphasized the unity of mathematics. His pioneering paper laid the groundwork for analytic number theory, and his teaching profoundly impacted future generations of mathematicians, showcasing his lasting influence in the field.