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"Makes the reader feel the inspiration that comes from listening to a great mathematician." -- Bulletin, American Mathematical Society
A distinguished mathematician and educator enlivens abstract discussions of arithmetic, algebra, and analysis by means of graphical... Read Full Overview

​These three volumes constitute the first complete English translation of Felix Klein's seminal series "Elementarmathematik vom h?heren Standpunkte aus". "Complete" has a twofold meaning here: First, there now exists a translation of volume III into English, while until... Read Full Overview

First published in 1932, "Elementary Mathematics from an Advanced Standpoint" explores some of the most complicated aspects of fundamental mathematics. One of the finest mathematical minds of his day, Professor Klein attempts to reduce "the gap between the school and the university"... Read Full Overview

First published in 1932, "Elementary Mathematics from an Advanced Standpoint" explores some of the most complicated aspects of fundamental mathematics. One of the finest mathematical minds of his day, Professor Klein attempts to reduce "the gap between the school and the university"... Read Full Overview

Discusses calculating with natural numbers, the first extension of the notion of number, special properties of integers, and complex numbers; algebra-related subjects such as real equations with real unknowns and equations in the field of complex quantities. Also explores elements... Read Full Overview