Mathematics and the Physical World (Paperback, New edition)

Mathematics, the abstract basis of all the sciences, is introduced to the reader in its most functional form. Exploring the development of mathematics historically and in the light of the various men who contributed to its understanding, Morris Kline in a highly specific way proceeds to show how, from a single point, man can understand the physical, chemical, astronomical, and geographic truths of his universe simply by employing the techniques of mathematical investigation. A uniquely informative and compact book, illustrated with 147 diagrams by Carl Bass, Mathematics and The Physical World embraces every area of mathematics. Of imperative interest to the mathematically gifted and inviting to those for whom previously mathematics has lacked excitement. (Kirkus Reviews)

Stimulating account of development of basic mathematics from arithmetic, algebra, geometry and trigonometry, to calculus, differential equations and non-Euclidean geometries. Also describes how math is used in optics, astronomy, motion under the law of gravitation, acoustics, electromagnetism, other phenomena.

General

Imprint:	Dover Publications Inc.
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Dover Books on Mathematics
Release date:	March 2003
First published:	March 1981
Authors:	Morris Kline
Dimensions:	210 x 142 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	496
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-486-24104-3
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science Promotions
LSN:	0-486-24104-1
Barcode:	9780486241043

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!