In 176 articles compiled by contributors of 18 nationalities this work is the first to cover all the principle lines and themes of the history and philosophy of mathematics from ancient times to the present day.

Select Contents1. Ancient and non-Western traditions2. The Western Middle Ages and the Renaissance3. Calculus and mathematical analysis4. Functions, series and methods in analysis5. Logic, set theories, and the foundations of mathematics6. Algebras and number theory7. Geometries and topology8. Mechanics and mechanical engineering9. Physics and mathematical physics, and electrical engineering10. Probability and statistics, and the social sciences11. Higher education and institutions12. Mathematics and culture

'This is the first book of its kind to cover the history of mathematics on such a scale and in such depth. It is a truly excellent publication, providing comprehensive coverage in a systematic way of the development of one of the most fundamental areas of knowledge.' - Reference Reviews'This is a very fine, well-written and authoritative overview of the history of mathematics. It can be thoroughly recommended as a standard work in its field.' - The Year in Reference'ivor GrattanULguinness has recruited a remarkable collection of historians, mathematicians and scientists to write this encyclopedia ... gives more complete coverage of the history of mathematics up to the beginning of the twentieth century than any other single reference work ... many excellently written articles. The encyclopedia's richness extends beyond individual details to its cumulative effect.' - Mathematical Intelligencer