• ISBN13: 9783030551926
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: Mathematics and Statistics
• Publisher: Springer Verlag
• Publisher Imprint: Springer
• Publication Date: December 16, 2020
• Pages: 400
• Original Price: EUR 49.99
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 863 grams

About the Book This textbook provides a unified and concise exploration of undergraduate mathematics by approaching the subject through its history. Readers will discover the rich tapestry of ideas behind familiar topics from the undergraduate curriculum, such as calculus, algebra, topology, and more. Featuring historical episodes ranging from the Ancient Greeks to Fermat and Descartes, this volume offers a glimpse into the broader context in which these ideas developed, revealing unexpected connections that make this ideal for a senior capstone course.
The presentation of previous versions has been refined by omitting the less mainstream topics and inserting new connecting material, allowing instructors to cover the book in a one-semester course. This condensed edition prioritizes succinctness and cohesiveness, and there is a greater emphasis on visual clarity, featuring full color images and high quality 3D models. As in previous editions, a wide array of mathematical topics are covered, from geometry to computation; however, biographical sketches have been omitted.
Mathematics and Its History: A Concise Edition is an essential resource for courses or reading programs on the history of mathematics. Knowledge of basic calculus, algebra, geometry, topology, and set theory is assumed. About the Author John Stillwell is Professor Emeritus at the University of San Francisco and formerly Associate Professor at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. He is an accomplished author, whose Springer books include: The Four Pillars of Geometry, Elements of Algebra, Naive Lie Theory, and many more.