Subjects:  1. Algebra - Intermediate    2. General    3. Mathematics    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Topology - General    6. Algebraic topology   

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Reviews (7)

focuses on the contributions of Abel to the unsolvability of the quintic
Abel's Proof takes an interesting approach to mathematical writing. The author places all mathematical formulas and derivations in boxes that are separate from the flow of the text so you don't have to do the math if all you want is a knowledge of the history of this era in mathematics. The author does a great job of explaining this history, covering the story of the factoring of polynomials in general but focusing on the unsolvability of the quintic. Abel's life of poverty is covered in detail. There is a lot of mathematics, if you are interested, including how to factor a cubic polynomial and Abel's proof of the unsolvability of the quintic. I found the math somewhat hard to follow but worth the effort of doing so. I found Abel's story to be very sad. The book is worth reading just for his life story alone.

a nice little gem
"Abel`s Proof" is a nice little book which tackles with the unsolvability issue in mathematics within the context of Niels Henrik Abel`s proof of the unsolvability of quintic equations with radicals. The text is an enjoyable account of a rather importantsubject in the whole history of mathematics in some 200 pages, and the quality of writing is laudable. The mathematical details and clarifications are given in boxes along the way, and the book in general is blended with numerous mathematical figures and portraits.
Omar Khayam and Al-Khwarazimi were Persian
Both Omar Khayam and Al-Khwarazimi were undoubtedly Persian and the author did make a mistake referring to them as Arab mathematicians.Both came from the greater Khorasan province, which was a Persian province and populated by a completely Persian speaking population. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1802-1829    2. Abel, Niels Henrik,    3. Algebra - Intermediate    4. Equations, Roots of    5. Essays    6. History & Philosophy    7. Mathematics    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Theory Of Equations    10. Abel, Niels Henrik    11. History of mathematics    12. Technology / Social Aspects   

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Unusual math here
This book contains just 4 chapters:
Great First course in Problem Solving
This is a great book for high school students and undergrads who don't have much experience with solving problems.Sums, inequalities, systems of equations, and number theory are the core of the book.The author provides worked examples and then a set of exercises and some challenging problems are included at the end of each chapter(almost all of the solutions are given).Very readable and a great addition to any mathematics library.Highly recommend. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Algebra - General    2. Algebra - Intermediate    3. Equations    4. Inequalities (Mathematics)    5. Mathematics    6. Number Theory    7. Numerical solutions    8. Problem solving    9. Science/Mathematics    10. Theory Of Equations    11. Theory Of Numbers    12. Algebra    13. Calculus & mathematical analysis    14. Mathematics / Number Theory   

Subjects:  1. Algebra - Elementary    2. Algebra - General    3. Algebra - Intermediate    4. Mathematics    5. Science/Mathematics   

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Shame On Academic Press!
A complete waste of money for any scientist or engineer interested in applying spline theory to their work.Indecipherable and highly-esoteric work suitable only for a very narrow audience.The title should so indicate. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Algebra - Intermediate    2. Applied    3. Differential equations, Ellipt    4. Differential equations, Elliptic    5. Functional Analysis    6. Mathematical Analysis    7. Mathematics    8. Multivariate Analysis    9. Numerical Analysis    10. Numerical solutions    11. Polyharmonic functions    12. Probability & Statistics - General    13. Science/Mathematics    14. Spline theory    15. Computer Programming    16. Differential equations    17. Mathematics / Applied    18. Mathematics / Mathematical Analysis    19. Mathematics-Applied   

Subjects:  1. Algebra - Elementary    2. Algebra - Intermediate    3. Mathematics    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Algebra    6. Mathematics / General   

Subjects:  1. Algebra - General    2. Algebra - Intermediate    3. Mathematics    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Mathematics / Algebra / General   

Subjects:  1. Algebra - General    2. Algebra - Intermediate    3. Mathematics    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Algebra    6. Mathematics / General   

Subjects:  1. Algebra - Intermediate    2. Mathematics    3. Science/Mathematics    4. Algebra    5. Mathematics / Algebra / Intermediate    6. Mathematics | Pure Mathematics   

Subjects:  1. General    2. Mathematics   

Subjects:  1. General    2. Mathematics   

Subjects:  1. Algebra - Intermediate    2. Mathematics    3. Science/Mathematics    4. Algebra   

Subjects:  1. Algebra - Intermediate    2. Mathematics    3. Science/Mathematics    4. Mathematics / General   

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Excellent CD and book
The CD is very good.The video tutorial section gave you a very good instruction.The exercise and tests can be modified, so you can skip the area that you are good at and practice the area that you are not good at.Most of all it grade your results instantly.The textbook has additional examples and problem applications for each chapter.I used this to teach my 9 years old son who is gifted in math.I wish I can find textbook/CD in other subjects as good as this one.I have bought many other textbooks with CD and this was the only one I found useful. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Algebra - Elementary    2. Algebra - General    3. Algebra - Intermediate    4. Mathematics    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Algebra    7. Mathematics / General   

Subjects:  1. Algebra - Elementary    2. Algebra - Intermediate    3. Arithmetic    4. Mathematics    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Algebra    7. Mathematics / General   

Subjects:  1. Algebra - Elementary    2. Algebra - Intermediate    3. Mathematics    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Algebra    6. Mathematics / General   

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McKeague Combined
This text is one of the best on the market at the current time and the website that accompanies it is awesome. Although the price is a little steep it does get used for two semesters and has the most ancillary material available. Enjoy the math Dee ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Algebra - Elementary    2. Algebra - Intermediate    3. Mathematics    4. Science/Mathematics   

Subjects:  1. Algebra    2. Algebra - Elementary    3. Algebra - General    4. Algebra - Intermediate    5. Mathematics    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Mathematics / General