From a review of the second edition:
"This book covers many interesting topics not usually covered in
a present day undergraduate course, as well as certain basic topics
such as the development of the calculus and the solution of
polynomial equations. The fact that the topics are introduced in
their historical contexts will enable students to better appreciate
and understand the mathematical ideas involved...If one constructs
a list of topics central to a history course, then they would
closely resemble those chosen here."
(David Parrott, Australian Mathematical Society)
This book offers a collection of historical essays detailing a
large variety of mathematical disciplines and issues; it 's
accessible to a broad audience. This third edition includes new
chapters on simple groups and new sections on alternating groups
and the Poincare conjecture. Many more exercises have been added as
well as commentary that helps place the exercises in context.
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