Calculus is nowadays considered a challenge for many students, but it was one of the most important mathematical innovations of the seventeenth century. Its discovery led to a fierce dispute between two scientific giants: Sir Isaac Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz.
Although they are now seen as the independent inventors of calculus, Newton and Leibniz became embroiled in conflict during their lifetimes over the credit for this breakthrough. This led to a prolonged and bitter struggle, which has often been swept under the rug by historians.
The Calculus Wars tells for the first time the full story of this rivalry in an accessible, narrative style. The book reveals the human side of these brilliant, proud, and sometimes eccentric scientists and shows their contribution to mathematics.
Product features:
- Suitable for language: Dutch
- Language level: B2-C2
- Application: education, self-study
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