Download or read book The History of Approximation Theory written by Karl-Georg Steffens and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-07-28 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Exciting exposition integrates history, philosophy, and mathematics * Combines a mathematical analysis of approximation theory with an engaging discussion of the differing philosophical underpinnings behind its development * Appendices containing biographical data on numerous eminent mathematicians, explanations of Russian nomenclature and academic degrees, and an excellent index round out the presentation