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Elements of Mathematics - From euclid to Gödel

"The coherence of mathematics is on display in this masterful, beautifully written synthesis. With probing questions, lucid explanations,...

Mathematics and Its History

Classical Topology and Combinatorial Group Theory

This is a well-balanced introduction to topology that stresses geometric aspects. Focusing on historical background and visual interpreta...

Mathematics and Its History

This book offers a collection of historical essays detailing a large variety of mathematical disciplines and issues; it's accessible to a...

Yearning for the Impossible - The Surprising Truths of Mathematics

What Is Mathematical Logic?

Mathematical logic has grown into an indispensable tool in computer science as well as other parts of mathematics. This concise book pres...

The Story of Proof - Logic and the History of Mathematics

How the concept of proof has enabled the creation of mathematical knowledge The Story of Proof investigates the evolution of the concept ...