A Tour of the Calculus

Berlinski, David
1995. Pantheon Books , New York, United States

An explanation of the concepts of limits, how a function describes a relationship between numbers, and the meaning of real numbers and their role in the re-creation of the world. Whereby, hidden for centuries from human insight, an array of mathematical operations and processes become visible, from space and time by utilising the calculus application through mathematical means'. If you comprehend that description, then this attractive book is a must for your library.

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Specifications

Author Berlinski, David
Publisher Pantheon Books
Place Published New York, United States
Year Published 1995
Date of First Edition
or Edition Notes
circa 1995
Size 8vo - Octavo, 152mm x 229mm
Chapters XXVI
Pages 314pp

Condition Report

Cover Hardcover, with purple paper boards with peripheral fading obvious, bound in navy cloth over a firm spine bearing the title in gilt, with a classic titled unclipped black dust wrapper in excellent condition protected in clear archival covering.
Overall Internally near-fine, the book is in very good condition overall., devoid of prior owner notations original foxing.