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Focusing on the evolution of mathematics textbooks, the book examines their creation and production from Antiquity to Modern Times. It explores the dynamics between teachers' oral methods and printed texts, framed within the 'textbook triangle.' The introduction of the printing press significantly altered this relationship. The analysis includes national case studies from France, Germany, and Italy, highlighting the internationalization of textbooks through various transmission processes, providing a comprehensive view of educational practices in mathematics.

The book delves into the historical transformation of mathematical analysis teaching at the École polytechnique, particularly following the pivotal changes in 1811. It highlights a shift from the analytic to the synthetic method, emphasizing the impact of this transition on educational practices. Drawing from extensive archival research and international academic engagements, the author presents a comprehensive comparative analysis of sources, showcasing the evolution of mathematical thought within a significant educational context.

This book deals with the development of the terms of analysis in the 18th and 19th centuries, the two main concepts being negative numbers and infinitesimals. Schubring studies often overlooked texts, in particular German and French textbooks, and reveals a much richer history than previously thought while throwing new light on major figures, such as Cauchy.

In this volume specialists in mathematics, physics, and linguistics present the first comprehensive analysis of the ideas and influence of Hermann G. Graßmann (1809-1877), the remarkable universalist whose work recast the foundations of these disciplines and shaped the course of their modern development.