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The History of the Calculus and Its Conceptual Development

by Carl B Boyer

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ISBN10: 0486605094
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Fluent description of the development of both the integral and differential calculus — its early beginnings in antiquity, medieval contributions, and a consideration of Newton and Leibniz.

Synopsis:

Origins in antiquity, medieval contributions, work of Newton, Leibniz, rigorous formulation. Treatment is verbal.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [311]-335) and index.
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ISBN:
9780486605098
Author:
Boyer, Carl B.
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Author:
Boyer, Carl B.
Location:
New York
Subject:
History
Subject:
Mathematics
Subject:
Calculus
Subject:
Mathematics -- Philosophy.
Subject:
Historia Da Ciencia
Subject:
General Mathematics
Copyright:
1949
Edition Description:
Bibliography: p. 311-335.
Series:
Dover books on advanced mathematics
Series Volume:
102-1003
Publication Date:
June 1959
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
7.96x5.41x.71 in. .82 lbs.
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