Modern Algebra and the Rise of Mathematical Structures
| Author | : Leo Corry |
| Publisher | : Birkhäuser |
| Total Pages | : 463 |
| Release | : 2012-12-06 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9783034879170 |
| ISBN-13 | : 3034879172 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (172 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Modern Algebra and the Rise of Mathematical Structures by : Leo Corry
Download or read book Modern Algebra and the Rise of Mathematical Structures written by Leo Corry and published by Birkhäuser. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes two stages in the historical development of the notion of mathematical structures: first, it traces its rise in the context of algebra from the mid-1800s to 1930, and then considers attempts to formulate elaborate theories after 1930 aimed at elucidating, from a purely mathematical perspective, the precise meaning of this idea.