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The Search for Mathematical Roots, 1870-1940: Logics, Set Theories and the Foundations of Mathematics from Cantor Through Russell to Godel

The Search for Mathematical Roots, 1870-1940

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"The Search for Mathematical Roots, 1870-1940" by I. Grattan-Guinness is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Core Mathematics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.

"I know of no comparably comprehensive treatment of the history of this important period in modern logic. There is a large body of historical literature that is in need of just the kind of synthesis and masterly overview that this work provides. Though most people recognize mathematics as a principal motivating force behind the development of modern logic, the influences on and from mathematics have been largely ignored or minimized. The Search for Mathematical Roots acts as a guide through that challenging mathematical thicket."--Albert C. Lewis, chief editor of The History of Mathematics from Antiquity to the Present

"Ivor Grattan-Guinness provides a marvelous, comprehensive overview of the history of efforts to come to an understanding of mathematical logic and its relation to mathematics in the period 1870-1940. Given its rich detail and inclusion of under-appreciated figures who deserve to be better known, this is an especially important and useful book."--Joseph Dauben, author of George Cantor: His Mathematics and Philosophy of the Infinite

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Best For: Readers interested in the historical development of mathematical logic and foundational mathematics between 1870 and 1940.
Focus: The evolution of logics, set theories, and foundational issues in mathematics during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Covers: Key figures and developments from Cantor through Russell to Gödel, emphasizing the interplay between mathematics and logic.
Why It Matters: Provides a comprehensive synthesis of a critical period in modern logic, highlighting influences often overlooked in other historical accounts.

"The Search for Mathematical Roots, 1870-1940" by I. Grattan-Guinness is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Core Mathematics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.

Topic: Core Mathematics

Author: I. Grattan-Guinness

Who this is for:

  • Teachers and classroom instructors
  • Students building subject mastery
  • Readers looking for practical learning support

Why this book matters: It stands out as a practical math resource that helps explain concepts, strengthen problem-solving, and support classroom or independent learning.

"I know of no comparably comprehensive treatment of the history of this important period in modern logic. There is a large body of historical literature that is in need of just the kind of synthesis and masterly overview that this work provides. Though most people recognize mathematics as a principal motivating force behind the development of modern logic, the influences on and from mathematics have been largely ignored or minimized. The Search for Mathematical Roots acts as a guide through that challenging mathematical thicket."--Albert C. Lewis, chief editor of The History of Mathematics from Antiquity to the Present

"Ivor Grattan-Guinness provides a marvelous, comprehensive overview of the history of efforts to come to an understanding of mathematical logic and its relation to mathematics in the period 1870-1940. Given its rich detail and inclusion of under-appreciated figures who deserve to be better known, this is an especially important and useful book."--Joseph Dauben, author of George Cantor: His Mathematics and Philosophy of the Infinite

AuthorI. Grattan-Guinness
PublisherPrinceton University Press
Published2000-11-26
ISBN-139780691058580
BindingPaperback
Pages716
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsMathematics
TopicCore Mathematics

Format: Paperback

Length: 716 pages

Language: English

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