Synopsis
Explains the history and tenets of mathematics including the relationship of mathematics to the other sciences
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Review
Beyond doubt the most interesting book on the evolution of mathematics which has ever fallen into my hands. (Albert Einstein)
A classic . . . it deserves a place on the bookshelf of anyone interested in the history of thought. (Charles Seife, author of "Zero" and "Decoding the Universe")
Anyone interested in the history of numbers and mathematics should read this book. (Mario Livio, author of "The Golden Ratio")
A classic . . . it deserves a place on the bookshelf of anyone interested in the history of thought. (Charles Seife, author of "Zero" and "Decoding the Universe")
Beyond doubt the most interesting book on the evolution of mathematics which has ever fallen into my hands. (Albert Einstein)
"Beyond doubt the most interesting book on the evolution of mathematics which has ever fallen into my hands."--Albert Einstein
"Anyone interested in the history of numbers and mathematics should read this book."--Mario Livio, author of The Golden Ratio
"A classic . . . it deserves a place on the bookshelf of anyone interested in the history of thought."--Charles Seife, author of Zero and Decoding the Universe
About the Author
Tobias Dantzig was born in Russia, and was taught by Henri Poincare in France before moving the United States. He received his Ph.D. in mathematics at the University of Indiana, and was a professor of mathematics at the University of Maryland. He died in 1956.
Joseph Mazur is Professor of Mathematics at Marlboro College, where he has taught a wide range of classes in all areas of mathematics, its history, and philosophy.
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