Mathematics in Victorian Britain

by RobinWilson (Editor), RaymondFlood (Editor), Adrian Rice (Editor), Forewordby Dr Adam Hart - Davis Writerphotographer (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2011

  $37.57

  With a foreword by Adam Hart-Davis, this book constitutes perhaps the first general survey of the mathematics of the Victorian period. It charts the institutional development of mathematics as a profession, as well as exploring the numerous innovations made during this time, many of which are still familiar today.