This classic study notes the first appearance of a mathematical symbol and its origin, the competition it encountered, its spread among writers in different countries, its rise to popularity, and its eventual decline or ultimate survival. Originally published in 1929 in a two-volume edition, this monumental work is presented here in a single volume.
| ISBN: | 9780486677668 |
| Publication date: | 28th March 2003 |
| Author: | Florian Cajori |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications an imprint of Dover Publications Inc. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 367 pages |
| Series: | Dover Books on Mathematics |
| Genres: |
Mathematics |