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Scenes from the History of Real Functions (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991)
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Scenes from the History of Real Functions (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991)
Series: Science Networks. Historical Studies, 7
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To attempt to compile a relatively complete bibliography of the
theory of functions of a real variable with the requisite
bibliographical data, to enumer ate the names of the mathematicians
who have studied this subject, exhibit their fundamental results,
and also include the most essential biographical data about them,
to conduct an inventory of the concepts and methods that have been
and continue to be applied in the theory of functions of a real
variable ... in short, to carry out anyone of these projects with
appropriate completeness would require a separate book involving a
corresponding amount of work. For that reason the word essays
occurs in the title of the present work, allowing some freedom in
the selection of material. In justification of this selection, it
is reasonable to try to characterize to some degree the subject to
whose history these essays are devoted. The truth of the matter is
that this is a hopeless enterprise if one requires such a
characterization to be exhaustively complete and concise. No living
subject can be given a final definition without provoking some
objections, usually serious ones. But if we make no such claims, a
characterization is possible; and if the first essay of the present
book appears unconvincing to anyone, the reason is the personal
fault of the author, and not the objective necessity of the
attempt."
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