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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: John Fauvel (formerly Lecturer in Mathematics, The Open University (deceased)) , Raymond Flood (University Lecturer in Computing and Mathematics, Department for Continuing Education, Oxford University) , Robin Wilson (Senior Lecturer in Mathematics, The Open University) , Robin Wilson (Senior Lecturer in Mathematics, The Open University)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 19.70cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 25.60cm Weight: 0.622kg ISBN: 9780198539698ISBN 10: 019853969 Pages: 180 Publication Date: 13 May 1993 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1: John Fauvel: A Saxon mathematician. 2: Gert Schubring: The German mathematical community. 3: Allan Chapman: The astronomical revolution. 4: Jeremy Gray: Mobius's geometrical mechanics. 5: Norman Biggs: The development of topology. 6: Ian Stewart: Mobius's modern legacy. References. Notes on contributors. Picture credits. IndexReviews`The book is written for a quite general readership ... Generously priced, it is unusually readable for books of its kind - and also viewable, being graced with many excellent portraits, scenes, and mathematical illustrations.' Times Higher Education Supplement The book looks good: it sports an attractive multicolored jacket, and is well illustrated, with many photographs of places and instruments, and a nice gallery of engravings of German mathematicians. There are also numerous mathematical diagrams, all clear and relevant, and the many mathematical equations are expressions are well set out. . . . a useful history of some aspects of German astronomy and mathematics in the nineteenth century, especially as seen in relation to modern advances. --Nature<br> Generously priced, it is unusually readable for books of its kind -- and also viewable, being graced with many excellent portraits, scenes, and mathematical illustrations. --Times Higher Education Supplement<br> The collection includes historical, sociological, and chronological essays, as well as more detailed writings about some of Mobius' most distinguished work in geometry, his development of barycentric calculus, and how his work factors into use today. --Science News<br> Each essay is written by a respected historian in mathematics and science. In addition to an extensive index, the text overflows with helpful mathematical diagrams and fascinating pictures of the historical figures surrounding this man. Overall, a book of interest and value to historians, mathematicians, and the interested reader. --Choice<br> [This] is a book that both general and specialist readers will appreciate.... Richly illustrated with photographs and diagrams which enhance the text....The writing and the ideas discussed are enhanced by vivid analogies...and comprehendable explanations. --School Science and Mathematics<br> 'The book is written for a quite general readership ... Generously priced, it is unusually readable for books of its kind - and also viewable, being graced with many excellent portraits, scenes, and mathematical illustrations.' Times Higher Education Supplement Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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