by Raymond L. Wilder (Author), Mathematics (Author)
This classic undergraduate text acquaints students with the fundamental concepts and methods of mathematics. In addition to introducing many historical figures from the 18th through the mid-20th centuries, it examines the axiomatic method, set theory, infinite sets, groups, intuitionism, formal systems, mathematical logic, and other topics. 1965 second edition.
Author Biography
Raymond L. Wilder (1896-1982) was Professor of Mathematics at the University of Michigan. After his 1967 retirement, he served as a research associate and lecturer at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Number of Pages: 350
Dimensions: 0.9 x 8.4 x 5.3 IN
Publication Date: May 16, 2012
