The Historical Development of the Calculus (1982)

Format: Hardcover

ISBN: 0387904360

Condition: Good

The book has a slight amount of shelf wear. It does not have a dust jacket (possibly not issued for this edition).

Contents Description:

The calculus has served for three centuries as the principal quantitative language of Western science. In the course of its genesis and evolution some of the most fundamental problems of mathematics were first confronted and, through the persistent labors of successive generations, finally resolved. Therefore, the historical development of the calculus holds a special interest for anyone who appreciates the value of a historical perspective in teaching, learning, and enjoying mathematics and its applications. - from the preface