Mathematics and the Physical World

Mathematics and the Physical World - Dover Books on Mathematics

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Publisher's Synopsis

Stimulating account of development of mathematics from arithmetic, algebra, geometry and trigonometry, to calculus, differential equations and non-Euclidean geometries. Also describes how math is used in optics, astronomy, motion under the law of gravitation, acoustics, electromagnetism, other phenomena. 147 illustrations.

Book information

ISBN: 9780486241043
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
Imprint: Dover Publications
Pub date:
DEWEY: 510
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 482
Weight: 604g
Height: 211mm
Width: 143mm
Spine width: 26mm