Part of a set of volumes that trace the development of mathematical ideas and the careers of the men responsible for them, this text focuses on calculus, the rise of analysis in the 19th century, and the number theories of Dedekind and Dirichlet.
Morris Kline Books
May 1, 1908 – June 10, 1992
Morris Kline was a professor of mathematics whose work delved into the history, philosophy, and pedagogy of the discipline. He also distinguished himself as a popularizer of mathematical subjects, making complex ideas accessible to a broader audience. His writings aimed to illuminate the essence and significance of mathematics.
Part of a set of volumes that trace the development of mathematical ideas and the careers of the mathematicians responsible for them, this text covers the revival of projective geometry, the emergence of abstract algebra, the beginnings of topology, and the influence of Godel on recent study.
On the Shoulders of Giants
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
A vision of mathematics expressed in essays on change, dimension, quantity, shape, and uncertainty, each of which illustrate fundamental strands for mathematics. These essays allow us to realize the importance of providing hands-on experience and the development of a curriculum that enables students to apply their knowledge to diverse problems.
Mathematical Thought from Ancient to Modern Times: Volume 3
- 1211 pages
- 43 hours of reading
Part of a set of volumes that trace the development of mathematical ideas, this study examines the discipline's origins in Babylon and Egypt, the creation of geometry and trigonometry by the Greeks, and the role of mathematics in the medieval and early modern periods.
Mathematics for the Non-mathematician
- 641 pages
- 23 hours of reading
Mathematics and the Physical World
- 496 pages
- 18 hours of reading
Asymptotic Expansion of Multiple Integrals and the Method of Stationary Phase
- 54 pages
- 2 hours of reading