The Historical Development of The Calculus

The calculus has served for three centuries as the principal quantitative language of Western science. In the course of its genesis and evolution some of the most fundamental problems of mathematics were first con­ fronted and, through the persistent labors of successive generations, finally resolved. Therefore, the historical development of the calculus holds a special interest for anyone who appreciates the value of a historical perspective in teaching, learning, and enjoying mathematics and its ap­plications.

Commences with the historical development of fractional calculus, its mathematical theory–particularly the Riemann-Liouville version. Numerous examples and theoretical applications of the theory are presented. Features topics associated with fractional differential equations.