Great Currents of Mathematical Thought Mathematics Concepts and Development

Years in the making, this feast of mathematical ideas comprises works by 50 eminent French scholars. Dover Publications commissioned four translators to bring this monumental 1962 publication to readers of English. The first book of the two-volume set embraces "Mathematics: Concepts and Development," with several essays each under the categories of "Structures," Disciplines," "Space," "Function," "Group," "Probability," and "The Mathematical Epic." The second volume, "Mathematics in the Arts and Sciences," comprises essays on "Mathematics and the Human Intellect," "Mathematics and Technology," and "Mathematics and Civilization." Here are vistas of thought, imagination, and beauty undreamt of by those who regard mathematics merely as a useful tool or a limited specialty--including insights even for those who specialize in mathematics. 1962 ed.Le Lionnais, Francois is the author of 'Great Currents of Mathematical Thought Mathematics Concepts and Development', published 2004 under ISBN 9780486495781 and ISBN 0486495787.