"This book contains a unified treatment of basic materials for the theories of quadratic, even hermitian, and hermetian forms and thier ""classical' algebraic K-theories. From Annals of Mathematics Studies series by Princeton University Press. Soft cover, very slight warp to top. Orange wraps, clean and tight. Very good+ condition." View More...
"The Universe in a Handkerchief: Lewis Carroll's Mathematical Recreations, Games, Puzzles, and Word Plays, Martin Gardner, 1996. Nice comprehensive, yet readable look at Carroll's great penchant for mathematical and logic puzzles. Includes numerous facsimile reproductions of pages with various figures, tricks and games. VG+ with dj." View More...
"Essays on the Theory of Numbers: Richard Dedekind, 1924. 3rd printing. Authorized translation by Wooster Beman. Dedekind was a German mathematician who made important contributions to number theory, abstract algebra (particularly ring theory), and the axiomatic foundations of arithmetic. His best known contribution is the definition of real numbers through the notion of Dedekind cut. He is also considered a pioneer in the development of modern set theory and of the philosophy of mathematics known as Logicism. VG condition book lacking jacket if issued. Red cloth boards with gilt title and s... View More...
"A critical survey written for the cultured non-mathematician. Stated second edition, revised with illustrations. Lacks jacket, generally clean with no marks, spine cover faded, paste downs doscolored. Else good condition. 260pp. 8vo" View More...
"VG/Poor, red cloth bound with black and silver decorative boards. Protected dj mostly present, chips from spine and top missing. Text clean with some light edge foxing. Nice collectible copy. 140pp. 8vo." View More...
"Reflections on Kurt Godel, Hao Wang, 1991. Kurt Godel was indisputably one of the greatest thinkers of our time. In this first extended treatment of his life and work, Has Wang, who was in close contact with Godel in last years, brings the full subtlety of Godel's ideas and their connections with grand themes in the history of mathematics and philosophy. The subjects he covers include the completeness of elementary logic, the limits of formalization, the problem of evidence, the concept of the set, the philosophy of mathematics, time, relativity theory, metaphysics, religion and philosophy as... View More...
"VG+ hard bound, lacking jacket if issued. Black cloth boards with magenta and yellow title. Light soiling to cover. Internally clean with some underlining on chapter two. Else VG." View More...
