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On the Study and Difficulties of Mathematics (Dover Books on Mathematics)

by Augustus De Morgan (Author), Mathematics (Author)
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One of the twentieth century's most eminent mathematical writers, Augustus De Morgan enriched his expositions with insights from history and psychology. On the Study and Difficulties of Mathematics represents some of his best work, containing points usually overlooked by elementary treatises, and written in a fresh and natural tone that provides a refreshing contrast to the mechanical character of common textbooks.
Presuming only a knowledge of the rules of algebra and Euclidean theorems, De Morgan begins with some introductory remarks on the nature and objects of mathematics. He discusses the concept of arithmetical notion and its elementary rules, including arithmetical reactions and decimal fractions. Moving on to algebra, he reviews the elementary principles, examines equations of the first and second degree, and surveys roots and logarithms. De Morgan's book concludes with an exploration of geometrical reasoning that encompasses the formulation and use of axioms, the role of proportion, and the application of algebra to the measurement of lines, angles, the proportion of figures, and surfaces.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0486442705
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0486442709
  3. Publisher
    Dover Publications
  4. Publication date
    April 1, 2005
  5. Language
    English
  6. Dimensions
    5.75 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches
  7. Print length
    304 pages
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications (April 1, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486442705
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486442709
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.04 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 4 ratings

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Jose Lourenço Claudio Junior
5.0 out of 5 stars No excuses is more than necessary to study the difficulties in mathematics.
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Production of an eminent English mathematician writer of the century.
De Morgan as a researcher was the linear precursor of scientific mathematics.
He applied to the task a psychological perception capable of producing educational fruits.
These qualities distinct are displayed in this work with maximum genius.
It still contains points such as the study of logic that needs to be emphasized.
It has a point of view with a strong unusual didactic dynamic character.
Instructive far beyond the elementary study, with a high tone and harmonic content.
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