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Taming the Unknown

- A History of Algebra from Antiquity to the Early Twentieth Century

About Taming the Unknown

What is algebra? For some, it is an abstract language of x's and y's. For mathematics majors and professional mathematicians, it is a world of axiomatically defined constructs like groups, rings, and fields. This title considers how these two seemingly different types of algebra evolved and how they relate.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780691149059
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 504
  • Published:
  • July 20, 2014
  • Dimensions:
  • 163x243x35 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 916 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 19, 2024

Description of Taming the Unknown

What is algebra? For some, it is an abstract language of x's and y's. For mathematics majors and professional mathematicians, it is a world of axiomatically defined constructs like groups, rings, and fields. This title considers how these two seemingly different types of algebra evolved and how they relate.

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