Mathematical Thought from Ancient to Modern Times, Vol. 3 1st Edition by Morris Kline (PDF)

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This comprehensive history traces the development of mathematical ideas and the careers of the men responsible for them. Volume 1 looks at the discipline’s origins in Babylon and Egypt, the creation of geometry and trigonometry by the Greeks, and the role of mathematics in the medieval and early modern periods. Volume 2 focuses on calculus, the rise of analysis in the 19th century, and the number theories of Dedekind and Dirichlet. The concluding volume covers the revival of projective geometry, the emergence of abstract algebra, the beginnings of topology, and the influence of Godel on recent mathematical study.

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Editorial Reviews: Review “I have always had great regard for this book as the one which relates the development of modern mathematical ideas in a readable fashion.”–Michael O’Reilly, University of Minnesota From the Back Cover Now available in a new three-volume paperback edition, Morris Kline’s monumental work presents the major creations in mathematics from its beginnings in Babylonia and Egypt through the first few decades of the twentieth century. About the Author Morris Kline is at New York University. Read more

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐I thought it be more philosophical, and less historical. But as history it i swell.

⭐delivery nonsense

⭐A thorough exposition of the history of mathematics for mathematicians. For non-mathematicians, I recommend Mathematics for the Nonmathematician by the same author. This will be more accessible to the layperson.

⭐I am college Mathematics professor. Book is tedious and not written to be interesting. Author shows his bias.

⭐Great purchase.

⭐Morris Kline is one of the best math writers of all time. His books are intended for folks with only the most basic math, and he then uses physical and intuitive analogies to explain what’s going on “beneath” the equations. MANY of his books are now available in inexpensive Dover editions like this one, just put Morris Kline in the search bar at the top of any Amazon page!This book starts with “modern” topics like projective geometry after leaving off with calculus in the second volume. Like his intuitive calculus book, it also reads like an adventure novel! This is a MUST buy if you’re interested in the history of math. His Mathematics and the Physical World book (

⭐) is one of the all time best introductions to advanced math ever written, from High School to beginning undergrad. ALL his books make any other text MUCH more clear, due to his wonderful “real world” examples and palpable enthusiasm.The cool thing is that, unlike his books written in the 60’s, this volume was 1990, just at the “reincarnation” of projective geometry and other “historical” math phenomena like quaternions, in new trends like video games and 3D computer animation. Still very relevant, and one of the best ways to learn more advanced math, due to Kline’s wonderful teaching style, intuitive explanations, and comparisons with “everyday” physical happenings that FINALLY (at least in my case) helps you get what that equation really “means!”If you see reviews trashing this or any other math book due to Kindle, don’t fault the book! In general ALL e-readers (not just Kindle) still have trouble with LaTex, especially older “scanned” texts! If the book has complex exponential equations, just assume they’ll be problematic as e-books, especially if the edition is pre-2005. Of course I agree with reviewers who point this out, but it is sad that it effects the overall rating of the BOOKS themselves, which deserve many more stars!!!Library Picks reviews only for the benefit of Amazon shoppers and has nothing to do with Amazon, the authors, manufacturers or publishers of the items we review. We always buy the items we review for the sake of objectivity, and although we search for gems, are not shy about trashing an item if it’s a waste of time or money for Amazon shoppers. If the reviewer identifies herself, her job or her field, it is only as a point of reference to help you gauge the background and any biases.

⭐This is both a classic account of the history of mathematics, and a good place to learn quite a lot of mathematics! There are many good books which teach you some particular aspect of math, but surprisingly few which teach you how mathematicians think about their craft. Kline’s account, first published as a single hardback in 1972, is now re-issued as three paperbacks. Collect the set!

⭐Los defectos en las formulas y simbolos hacen imposible seguir bien la lectura, como ya paso en el Vol 2

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⭐OK thx.

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