Understanding Infinity: The Mathematics of Infinite Processes

by Anthony Gardiner, Tony Gardiner

Conceived by the author as an introduction to "why the calculus works," this volume offers a 4-part treatment: an overview; a detailed examination of the infinite processes arising in the realm of numbers; an exploration of the extent to which familiar geometric notions depend on infinite processes; and the evolution of the concept of functions. 1982 edition.

318 pages, Paperback

First published January 14, 2003

About the author

Anthony^^Gardiner (2 spaces)Mathematician
aka Tony Gardiner