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Math through the Ages: A Gentle History for Teachers and Others (Mathematical Association of America Textbooks) - Hardcover

Berlinghoff, William P.; Gouvêa, Fernando Q.

 
9780883857366: Math through the Ages: A Gentle History for Teachers and Others (Mathematical Association of America Textbooks)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0883857367 ISBN 13: 9780883857366
Publisher: The Mathematical Association of America, 2004

Synopsis

An informal and accessible overview of the history of mathematics.

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Review

'This is a beautiful and important book, a pleasure to read, in which the history recounted fully illuminates the mathematical ideas, and the ideas themselves are superbly explained: a wonderful accomplishment.' Barry Mazur, Harvard University

Book Description

Where did maths come from? Who thought up all those symbols, and why? What's the story behind negative numbers? The sketches here answer these questions and many others in an informal, easygoing style that's accessible to teachers, students, and anyone who is curious about the history of mathematical ideas.

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Publisher
The Mathematical Association of America
Publication date
2004
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0883857367
ISBN 13 
9780883857366
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
284

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