Beschreibung:
* 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
* 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
Forerunners.- Pafnuti Lvovich Chebyshev.- The Saint Petersburg Mathematical School.- Development Outside Russia.- Constructive Function Theory: Kharkiv.