25. q-series; 26. Partitions; 27. q-Series and q-orthogonal polynomials; 28. Dirichlet L-series; 29. Primes in arithmetic progressions; 30. Distribution of primes: early results; 31. Invariant theory: Cayley and Sylvester; 32. Summability; 33. Elliptic functions: eighteenth century; 34. Elliptic functions: nineteenth century; 35. Irrational and transcendental numbers; 36. Value distribution theory; 37. Univalent functions; 38. Finite fields; Bibliography; Index.
Second of two volumes tracing the development of series and products. Second edition adds extensive material from original works.
Ranjan Roy is the Ralph C. Huffer Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy at Beloit College, Wisconsin, and has published papers and reviews on Riemann surfaces, differential equations, fluid mechanics, Kleinian groups, and the development of mathematics. He has received the Allendoerfer Prize, the Wisconsin MAA teaching award, and the MAA Haimo Award for Distinguished Mathematics Teaching, and was twice named Teacher of the Year at Beloit College. He co-authored Special Functions (2001) with George Andrews and Richard Askey and co-authored chapters in the NIST Handbook of Mathematical Functions (2010); he also authored Elliptic and Modular Functions from Gauss to Dedekind to Hecke (2017) and the first edition of this book, Sources in the Development of Mathematics (2011).
'Roy is well-known for useful scholarship. This book continues his
record.' Robert E. O'Malley, University of Washington
'I often turn to Ranjan Roy for his wide-ranging works on series,
both historical and contemporary. His writing is meticulous and a
pleasure to read. These volumes can be used to engage
undergraduates in the exploration of mathematics through its
history and as a resource for anyone working in mathematics.' David
M. Bressoud, Director, Conference Board of the Mathematical
Sciences
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