Mathematics: Queen and Servant of Science

The book is in good condition with a blue cloth cover showing some wear and fraying, particularly at the spine edges and corners. The binding remains intact, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or library markings. There is no dust jacket present.

"Mathematics: Queen and Servant of Science" by E. T. Bell is a seminal work published by McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc. in 1951. This edition is a hardcover format, offering a comprehensive exploration of mathematics' dual role as both a fundamental science and a practical tool. E. T. Bell, a respected Professor of Mathematics at the California Institute of Technology, brings his expertise to this insightful volume. The book is an integration and amplification of Bell's earlier works, "The Queen of the Sciences" and "The Handmaiden of the Sciences," further cementing its significance in mathematical literature. This edition does not include a dust jacket, and the cover shows signs of wear consistent with its age. Collectors and enthusiasts of mathematical history will find this volume a valuable addition to their library.