Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
EUR 20,89
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Ajouter au panierPaperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book incorporates the author's lifetime of study on the development of integral and differential calculus. It reviews the contributions of leading minds over history in a structured way, providing the reader with the story of how these mathematical tools reached their present form. Focusing on the work of Leibnitz, Newton, and Lagrange, among others, the author deftly illustrates the evolution of mathematical thought and the impact it has had on scientific advancement. The author argues that pivotal developments in differential calculus have helped shape contemporary ideas of space, time, and motion, while integral calculus has led to major advances in understanding thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and the wave theory of light. An essential read for anyone wanting to understand the history and profound impact of calculus on science. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.