Items related to Number: The Language of Science
Synopsis
From the rudimentary mathematical abilities of prehistoric manto bizarre ideas at the edges of modern math, here is the storyof mathematics through the history of its most central concept:number.Dantzig demonstrates that the evolution of numbers isinextricably linked with the history of human culture. He showshow advances in math were spurred by the demands of growingcommerce in the ancient world; how the pure speculationof philosophers and religious mystics contributed to ourunderstanding of numbers; how the exchange of ideas betweencultures in times of war and imperial conquest fueled advancesin knowledge; how the forces of history combine with humanintuition to trigger revolutions in thought.Dantzig’s exposition of the foundations and philosophy ofmath is accessible to all readers. He explores many of the mostfascinating topics in math, such as the properties of numbers,the invention of zero, and infinity. First published in 1930, thisbook is, beyond doubt, the best book on the evolution ofmathematics―now again in print.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Tobis Dantzig was born in Russia, and was taught by Henri Poincare in France before moving to the US. He recieved his Ph.D. in Mathematics at the University of Inidiana. He died in 1956.
Joseph Mazur is Professor of Mathematics at Marlboro College.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for Number: The Language of Science
Stock Image
Number: The Language of Science: The Masterpiece Science Edition
Published by
Prentice Hall (Higher Education Division, Pearson Education), 2005
ISBN 10: 0131856278
ISBN 13: 9780131856271
Used
Hardcover
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Good. Beyond doubt the most interesting book on the evolution of mathematics which has ever fallen into my hands.--Albert Einstein Number is an eloquent, accessible tour de force that reveals how the concept of number evolved from prehistoric times through the twentieth century. Renowned professor of mathematics Tobias Dantzig shows that the development of math--from the invention of counting to the discovery of infinity--is a profoundly human story that progressed by trying and erring, by groping and stumbling. He shows how commerce, war, and religion led to advances in math, and he recounts the stories of individuals whose breakthroughs expanded the concept of number and created the mathematics that we know today. Seller Inventory # CIN0131856278G
Stock Image
Number : The Language of Science, the Masterpiece Science Edition
Published by
Penguin Publishing Group, 2005
ISBN 10: 0131856278
ISBN 13: 9780131856271
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 5359075-6
Stock Image
Number : The Language of Science, the Masterpiece Science Edition
Published by
Penguin Publishing Group, 2005
ISBN 10: 0131856278
ISBN 13: 9780131856271
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 4101575-6
Stock Image
Number : The Language of Science, the Masterpiece Science Edition
Published by
Penguin Publishing Group, 2005
ISBN 10: 0131856278
ISBN 13: 9780131856271
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 5359075-6
Stock Image
Number: The Language of Science, The Masterpiece Science Edition
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0131856278I3N00
Stock Image
Number: The Language of Science: The Masterpiece Science Edition
Published by
Prentice Hall (Higher Education Division, Pearson Education), 2005
ISBN 10: 0131856278
ISBN 13: 9780131856271
Used
Hardcover
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Good. Beyond doubt the most interesting book on the evolution of mathematics which has ever fallen into my hands.--Albert Einstein Number is an eloquent, accessible tour de force that reveals how the concept of number evolved from prehistoric times through the twentieth century. Renowned professor of mathematics Tobias Dantzig shows that the development of math--from the invention of counting to the discovery of infinity--is a profoundly human story that progressed by trying and erring, by groping and stumbling. He shows how commerce, war, and religion led to advances in math, and he recounts the stories of individuals whose breakthroughs expanded the concept of number and created the mathematics that we know today. Seller Inventory # CIN0131856278G
Stock Image
Number: The Language of Science
Published by
Dutton Books March 2005, 2005
ISBN 10: 0131856278
ISBN 13: 9780131856271
Used
Hardcover
Seller: R Bookmark, Youngtown, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Used - Good. Seller Inventory # 328950
Stock Image
Number: The Language of Science, The Masterpiece Science Edition
Seller: RiverRaisinBooks, Dundee, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: New. 2nd. Seller Inventory # 250902025
Stock Image
Number: The Language of Science
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002776383
Buy Used
£ 30
£ 5.60 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Number: The Language of Science, The Masterpiece Science Edition
Seller: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # 57S96_38_0131856278