{"product_id":"the-elements-of-algebra-designed-for-the-use-of-students-in-the-university-paperback-9781108066532","title":"The Elements of Algebra; Designed for the Use of Students in the University (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108066532","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Elements of Algebra\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eDesigned for the Use of Students in the University\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReissued here in its 1815 sixth edition, this work gives a glimpse into the teaching of mathematics at Cambridge.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJames Wood (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108066532, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 2 January 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e318 pages, 19 b\/w illus.\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm, 0.47 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIn his autobiography, Charles Darwin wrote of his time at Cambridge: 'I attempted mathematics … but I got on very slowly. The work was repugnant to me, chiefly from my not being able to see any meaning in the early steps in algebra. This impatience was very foolish, and in after years I have deeply regretted that I did not proceed far enough at least to understand something of the great leading principles of mathematics, for men thus endowed seem to have an extra sense.' First published in 1795 and reissued here in its 1815 sixth edition, The Elements of Algebra by James Wood (1760–1839) was one of the standard Cambridge texts for decades, so its presence in Darwin's library aboard the Beagle is readily understandable. Then, as now, Cambridge had a high opinion of itself as a mathematical university. The contents of Wood's book give an interesting glimpse of the standards expected of the less able students.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eOn vulgar fractions\u003cbr\u003e On decimal fractions\u003cbr\u003e Signs used in algebra\u003cbr\u003e The addition of algebraical quantities\u003cbr\u003e Subtraction\u003cbr\u003e Multiplication\u003cbr\u003e Division\u003cbr\u003e On algebraical fractions\u003cbr\u003e Involution and evolution\u003cbr\u003e Simple equations\u003cbr\u003e Quadratic equations\u003cbr\u003e On ratios\u003cbr\u003e On proportion\u003cbr\u003e On variation\u003cbr\u003e On arithmetical progression\u003cbr\u003e On geometrical progression\u003cbr\u003e On permutations and combinations\u003cbr\u003e The binomial theorem\u003cbr\u003e On surds\u003cbr\u003e The nature of equations\u003cbr\u003e The transformation of equations\u003cbr\u003e The limits of the roots of equations\u003cbr\u003e The depression of equations\u003cbr\u003e The solution of recurring equations\u003cbr\u003e The solution of a cubic equation\u003cbr\u003e Des Cartes's solution of a biquadratic\u003cbr\u003e Dr Waring's solution\u003cbr\u003e The method of divisors\u003cbr\u003e The method of approximation\u003cbr\u003e The reversion of series\u003cbr\u003e The sums of the powers of the roots of an equation\u003cbr\u003e On the impossible roots of an equation\u003cbr\u003e On unlimited problems\u003cbr\u003e On continued fractions\u003cbr\u003e The value of a fraction whose numerator and denominator are evanescent\u003cbr\u003e The least common multiple\u003cbr\u003e The cube root\u003cbr\u003e On logarithms\u003cbr\u003e On interest and annuities\u003cbr\u003e On the summation of series\u003cbr\u003e On chances\u003cbr\u003e On life annuities\u003cbr\u003e On the nature of curves\u003cbr\u003e On the construction of equations\u003cbr\u003e General properties of curve lines.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: History of mathematics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History of mathematics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20of%20mathematics%20%5BPBX%5D%22\"\u003ePBX\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46006069788952,"sku":"9781108066532","price":30.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108066532i.jpg?v=1696748639","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-elements-of-algebra-designed-for-the-use-of-students-in-the-university-paperback-9781108066532","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}