Contributions to the History of Determinants

By Thomas Muir

"Contributions to the History of Determinants 1900-1920" is a comprehensive and scholarly chronicle of mathematical progress during a pivotal era of scientific discovery. Written by the renowned mathematician Sir Thomas Muir, this work serves as an essential continuation of his definitive multi-volume series on the development of determinants. It provides a systematic and critical examination of the advancements made in linear algebra and algebraic theory during the first two decades of the twentieth century.

The volume meticulously categorizes and reviews a vast array of mathematical papers, offering detailed summaries of various types of determinants, including circulants, Jacobians, and wronskians. Muir's expert analysis highlights the evolution of mathematical thought and the international collaboration that defined the field during this period. As a significant contribution to the history of science, this work preserves the intellectual heritage of algebraic research and offers invaluable insights for researchers, historians, and mathematicians alike. It remains a foundational reference for understanding the lineage of modern matrix theory and the rigorous development of mathematical notation and logic.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025574842
• ISBN13: 9781025574844
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 1.0" x 6.1"