Mathematical Geography in the Eighteenth Century: Euler, Lagrange and Lambert
Athanase Papadopoulos editor Renzo Caddeo editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Springer International Publishing AG
Published:1st Nov '22
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
This volume presents the beautiful memoirs of Euler, Lagrange and Lambert on geography, translated into English and put into perspective through explanatory and historical essays as well as commentaries and mathematical notes. These works had a major impact on the development of the differential geometry of surfaces and they deserve to be studied, not only as historical documents, but most of all as a rich source of ideas.
“Mathematical Geography in the Eighteenth Century succeeds in making a compelling case for returning to primary sources; not out of antiquarian curiosity, but as a means of enriching contemporary understanding. … For readers willing to engage with its materials, the book offers a rewarding experience. It illuminates a formative period in the evolution of geometry and analysis, restores neglected texts to visibility … when approached with care and technical sensitivity, remains a rich source of insight.” (Frédéric Morneau-Guérin, MAA Reviews, maa.org, February 25, 2026)
ISBN: 9783031095696
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428 pages
2022 ed.