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Mathematics in Civilisation - Hardcover

Resnikoff, H. L.; Wells, R. O.

 
9780030850356: Mathematics in Civilisation
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0030850355 ISBN 13: 9780030850356
Publisher: Irvington Publishers, 1973

Synopsis

This lucid presentation examines how mathematics shaped and was shaped by the course of human events. Authors Resnikoff and Wells explore the growth, development and far-reaching applications of trigonometry, navigation, cartography, logarithms, algebra, and calculus through ancient, medieval, post-Renaissance and modern times. Preface. Index. Bibliography. 203 black-and-white figures. 7 tables. 14 photos.

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Publisher
Irvington Publishers
Publication date
1973
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0030850355
ISBN 13 
9780030850356
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
372