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    Luis Alberto Urrea
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A History of Mathematical Notations

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

This classic study notes the first appearance of a mathematical symbol and its origin, the competition it encountered, its spread among writers in different countries, its rise to popularity, its eventual decline or ultimate survival. The author’s coverage of obsolete notations—and what we can learn from them—is as comprehensive as those which have survived and still enjoy favor. Originally published in 1929 in a two-volume edition, this monumental work is presented here in one volume.

Book News Annotation:

**** A reprint, in one volume, of the work originally published by Open Court Publishing Co., in 1928 and 1929. Cited in BCL3.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

Classic study of mathematical symbols. Original 1929 two-volume edition presented here in one volume.

Synopsis:

This classic study notes the first appearance of a mathematical symbol and its origin, the competition it encountered, its spread among writers in different countries, its rise to popularity, its eventual decline or ultimate survival.
Originally published in 1929 in a 2-volume edition, this monumental work is presented here in 1 volume.
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Table of Contents

v. 1. Notations in elementary mathematics — v. 2. Notations mainly in higher mathematics.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780486677668
Author:
Cajori, Glorian
Author:
Cajori, Florian
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
History
Subject:
Mathematics
Subject:
Mathematical notation
Subject:
Numerals
Subject:
Numerals -- History.
Subject:
General Mathematics
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Series Volume:
9369
Publication Date:
19931222
Binding:
TP
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
820
Dimensions:
8.46x5.38x1.59 in. 1.81 lbs.
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