Lectures on Elementary Mathematics - Brossura

Lagrange, Joseph-louis

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0486462811 ISBN 13: 9780486462813

Casa editrice: Dover Pubns, 2008

Riassunto

One of the eighteenth century's greatest mathematicians, Lagrange made significant contributions to all fields of analysis and number theory. He survived the French Revolution to deliver these lectures in 1795 at the École Normale, a training school for teachers. An exemplar among elementary expositions, Lagrange's talks feature both originality of thought and elegance of expression.
The five lectures begin with discussions of arithmetic that focus on fractions and logarithms as well as theory and applications. Subsequent talks consider algebra, with emphasis on the resolution of equations of the third and fourth degree, the resolution of numerical equations, and the employment of curves in the solution of problems. Students, teachers, and others with an interest in mathematics will find this volume a unique reading book in mathematics, with fascinating historical and philosophical remarks by a distinguished mathematician.

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Contenuti

Preface Biographical Sketch of Joseph Louis Lagrange I. On Arithmetic, and in Particular Fractions and Logarithms II. On the Operations of Arithmetic III. On Algebra, Particularly the Resolution of Equations of the Third and Fourth Degree IV. On the Resolution of Numerical Equations V. On the Employment of Curves in the Solution of Problems Appendix

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One of the 18th century's greatest mathematicians, Lagrange made significant contributions to analysis and number theory. He delivered these lectures on arithmetic, algebra, and geometry at the Ecole Normale, a training school for teachers. An exemplar among elementary expositions, they feature both originality of thought and elegance of expression.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Dover Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0486462811
• ISBN 13: 9780486462813
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 156
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: Soc. Agr. La Raia Ss; http://www.la-raia.it; ; Strada Monterotondo, 79; Novi Ligure; 15067; Italia