* Examines the history and philosophy of the mathematical sciences in a cultural context, tracing their evolution from ancient times up to the twentieth century * 176 articles contributed by authors of 18 nationalities * Chronological table of main events in the development of mathematics * Fully integrated index of people, events and topics * Annotated bibliographies of both classic and contemporary sources * Unique coverage of Ancient and non-Western traditions of mathematics
| ISBN: | 9780415862028 |
| Publication date: | 11th September 2017 |
| Author: | Ivor Grattan-Guinness |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 1840 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Companion Encyclopedias |
| Genres: |
History of mathematics Philosophy of mathematics Reference works |