The Mathematical Work of Charles Babbage (Paperback, Revised)

Charles Babbage (1791–1871) is today remembered mainly for his attempt to complete his difference and analytical engines, the principles of which anticipate the major ideas of the modern digital computer. This book describes the evolution of Babbage’s work on the design and implementation of the engines by means of a detailed study of his early mathematical investigations. Babbage is an almost legendary figure of the Victorian era, yet relatively little is known about him and no authoritative account of his life and work has appeared. He was primarily a mathematician and his early working life was devoted mainly to the study of pure mathematics. While containing much biographical information, this book concentrates on this crucial aspect of Babbage’s work.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2004
First published:	1978
Authors:	J.M. Dubbey
Dimensions:	215 x 138 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	244
Edition:	Revised
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-52476-6
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > History of mathematics Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science Promotions
LSN:	0-521-52476-8
Barcode:	9780521524766

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!