Analytical Institutions, in Four Books, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): Originally Written in Italian; Containing the First Book - Couverture souple
Synopsis
A classic 18th-century mathematical reference, now available in a precise English translation.
This edition presents Analytical Institutions in four books, tracing the foundations of the differential calculus and its applications. It blends careful explanation with historical context, making a milestone in the study of fluxions accessible to today’s readers. This volume focuses on the analysis of quantities that are infinitely small and the introductory ideas of calculus. It covers how to find tangents, locate maxima and minima, determine points of contrary flexure and curvature, and approach related problems through clear, step-by-step methods. The translation preserves the original scope while providing notes and revisions that aid understanding.
- Foundational ideas of differential calculus and the language of fluxions
- Techniques for tangents, maxima/minima, and curvature problems
- Structured progression through the four-book work, with contextual notes
- Historical perspective on Agnesi’s methods and their place in the development of calculus
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