The Princeton Companion to Mathematics
Timothy Gowers / June Barrow-Green …
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Features nearly 200 entries, organized thematically and written by an international team of distinguished contributors Presents major ideas and branches of pure mathematics in a clear, accessible style Defines and explains important mathematical concepts, methods, theorems, and open problems Introduces the language of mathematics and the goals of mathematical research Covers number theory, algebra, analysis, geometry, logic, probability, and more Traces the history and development of modern mathematics Profiles more than ninety-five mathematicians who influenced those working today Explores the influence of mathematics on other disciplines Includes bibliographies, cross-references, and a comprehensive index
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Preface
Contributors
Part Ⅰ Introduction
Part Ⅱ The Origins of Modern Mathematics
Part Ⅲ Mathematical Concepts
PartⅤ Theorems and Problems
PartⅥ Mathematicians
PartⅦ The Influence of Mathematics
PartⅧ Final Perspectives
Index