Changing Images in Mathematics: From the French Revolution to the New Millennium (Routledge Studies in the History of Science, Technology and Medicine #13)

By: Umberto Bottazzini and Amy Dahan Dalmedico

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Synopsis: This book focuses on some of the major developments in the history of contemporary (19th and 20th century) mathematics as seen in the broader context of the development of science and culture. Avoiding technicalities, it displays the breadth of contrasting images of mathematics favoured by different countries, schools and historical movements, showing how the conception and practice of mathematics changed over time depending on the cultural and national context. Thus it provides an original perspective for embracing the richness and variety inherent in the development of mathematics. Attention is paid to the interaction of mathematics with themes whose proper treatment have been neglected by the traditional historiography of the discipline, such as the relationship between mathematics, statistics and medicine.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 320 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781134698813
Related ISBNs:: 9780203770160, 9780415868273, 9780415271189
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 10/25/23
Copyrighted By:: Selection and editorial matter, Umberto Bottazzini and Amy Dahan Dalmedico
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Philosophy
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Umberto Bottazini
Edited by:: Amy Dahan Dalmedico