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Euler :the master of us all

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Publisher Comments:

Leonhard Euler was one of the most prolific mathematicians that have ever lived. This book examines the huge scope of mathematical areas explored and developed by Euler, which includes number theory, combinatorics, geometry, complex variables and many more. The information known to Euler over 300 years ago is discussed, and many of his advances are reconstructed. Readers will be left in no doubt about the brilliance and pervasive influence of Euler's work.

Book News Annotation:

The title derives from Laplace's assessment of Euler (1707-83): "Read Euler ... He is the master of us all." For the mathematically literate, Dunham (mathematics, Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA) introduces the visually impaired genius (whose picture graces 10 franc Swiss currency); places his contributions to number theory, infinite series, and other diverse areas in a historical context; and outlines his magnum opus, Opera Omnia. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews@booknews.com)

Synopsis:

Leonhard Euler was one of the most prolific and wide ranging mathematicians that have ever lived. This book examines the huge scope of mathematical areas explored and developed by Euler, which includes number theory, combinatorics, geometry, complex variables and many more.

Synopsis:

This book examines the huge scope of mathematical areas explored and developed by Leonhard Euler.
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction; 2. Biographical sketch; 3. Euler and number theory; 4. Euler and logarithms; 5. Euler and infinite series; 6. Euler and analytic number theory; 7. Euler and complex variables; 8. Euler and algebra; 9. Euler and geometry; 10. Euler and combinatorics; 11. Conclusion; Appendix - Opera Omnia.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780883853283
Subtitle:
The Master of Us All
Publisher:
Libri
Author:
Dunham, William
Author:
Watkins, William
Location:
Cambridge
Subject:
Mathematics
Subject:
Lagrange equations
Subject:
Mathematicians
Subject:
Mathematicians -- Switzerland -- Biography.
Subject:
General Mathematics
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series:
Dolciani Mathematical Expositions
Series Volume:
no. 22
Publication Date:
19990304
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
eng
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
180
Dimensions:
9.00x6.03x.46 in. .65 lbs.
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