In this book I have attempted to trace the development of numerical analysis during the period in which the foundations of the modern theory were being laid. To do this I have had to exercise a certain amount of selectivity in choosing and in rejecting both authors and papers. I have rather arbitrarily chosen, in the main, the most famous mathematicians of the period in question and have concentrated on their major works in numerical analysis at the expense, perhaps, of other lesser known but capable analysts. This selectivity results from the need to choose from a large body of literature, and from my feeling that almost by definition the great masters of mathematics were the ones responsible for the most significant accomplishments. In any event I must accept full responsibility for the choices. I would particularly like to acknowledge my thanks to Professor Otto Neugebauer for his help and inspiration in the preparation of this book. This consisted of many friendly discussions that I will always value. I should also like to express my deep appreciation to the International Business Machines Corporation of which I have the honor of being a Fellow and in particular to Dr. Ralph E. Gomory, its Vice-President for Research, for permitting me to undertake the writing of this book and for helping make it possible by his continuing encouragement and support.
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Publisher
Springer-Verlag NY Inc.
ISBN-13
9781468494747
eBay Product ID (ePID)
189639899
Product Key Features
Author
H. H. Goldstine
Publication Name
A History of Numerical Analysis from the 16th Through the 19th Century
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Mathematics
Publication Year
2012
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
350 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
235mm
Item Width
155mm
Volume
2
Item Weight
563g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
H. H. Goldstine
Series Title
Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences