| Hardcover ISBN: | 978-7-04-051022-5 |
| Product Code: | CTM/5 |
| List Price: | $99.00 |
| AMS Member Price: | $79.20 |
| Hardcover ISBN: | 978-7-04-051022-5 |
| Product Code: | CTM/5 |
| List Price: | $99.00 |
| AMS Member Price: | $79.20 |
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Book DetailsClassical Topics in MathematicsVolume: 5; 2019; 306 ppMSC: Primary 12; 30; 13; 51; 33
The highest achievement of Greek mathematics is the classification of regular solids, the five so-called Platonic solids. The most complicated solid is the icosahedron. Up to and through the 19th century, the most important problem in mathematics was solving algebraic equations. In this classic book, Klein showed how to relate these two seemingly unrelated topics and also tied them together with another new theory of mathematics: hypergeometric functions and monodromy groups. This clearly shows Klein's vision of the unity of mathematics.
This book includes Peter Slodowy's commentaries and his expository paper on Klein's book to help readers understand the ADE classification and their many unexpected connections and applications under current study.
A publication of Higher Education Press (Beijing). Exclusive rights in North America; non-exclusive outside of North America. No distribution to mainland China unless order is received through the AMS bookstore. Online bookstore rights worldwide. All standard discounts apply.
ReadershipGraduate students and research mathematicians interested in hypergeometric functions and monodromy groups.
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The highest achievement of Greek mathematics is the classification of regular solids, the five so-called Platonic solids. The most complicated solid is the icosahedron. Up to and through the 19th century, the most important problem in mathematics was solving algebraic equations. In this classic book, Klein showed how to relate these two seemingly unrelated topics and also tied them together with another new theory of mathematics: hypergeometric functions and monodromy groups. This clearly shows Klein's vision of the unity of mathematics.
This book includes Peter Slodowy's commentaries and his expository paper on Klein's book to help readers understand the ADE classification and their many unexpected connections and applications under current study.
A publication of Higher Education Press (Beijing). Exclusive rights in North America; non-exclusive outside of North America. No distribution to mainland China unless order is received through the AMS bookstore. Online bookstore rights worldwide. All standard discounts apply.
Graduate students and research mathematicians interested in hypergeometric functions and monodromy groups.
