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History of Mathematics: A Brief Course (Revised)

Roger L Cooke

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Description:Praise for the "Second Edition"An amazing assemblage of worldwide contributions in mathematics and, in addition to use as a course book, a valuable resource . . . essential."--CHOICE"This "Third Edition" of "The History of Mathematics" examines the elementary arithmetic, geometry, and algebra of numerous cultures, tracing their usage from Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, India, China, and Japan all the way to Europe during the Medieval and Renaissance periods where calculus was developed.Aimed primarily at undergraduate students studying the history of mathematics for science, engineering, and secondary education, the book focuses on three main ideas: the facts of who, what, when, and where major advances in mathematics took place; the type of mathematics involved at the time; and the integration of this information into a coherent picture of the development of mathematics. In addition, the book features carefully designed problems that guide readers to a fuller understanding of the relevant mathematics and its social and historical context. Chapter-end exercises, numerous photographs, and a listing of related websites are also included for readers who wish to pursue a specialized topic in more depth. Additional features of "The History of Mathematics, Third Edition" include: Material arranged in a chronological and cultural contextSpecific parts of the history of mathematics presented as individual lessonsNew and revised exercises ranging between technical, factual, and integrativeIndividual PowerPoint presentations for each chapter and a bank of homework and test questions (in addition to the exercises in the book)An emphasis on geography, culture, and mathematicsIn addition to being an ideal coursebook for undergraduate students, the book also serves as a fascinating reference for mathematically inclined individuals who are interested in learning about the history of mathematics.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with History of Mathematics: A Brief Course (Revised). To get started finding History of Mathematics: A Brief Course (Revised), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 643

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Release: 2014

ISBN: 1322078246

Description: Praise for the "Second Edition"An amazing assemblage of worldwide contributions in mathematics and, in addition to use as a course book, a valuable resource . . . essential."--CHOICE"This "Third Edition" of "The History of Mathematics" examines the elementary arithmetic, geometry, and algebra of numerous cultures, tracing their usage from Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, India, China, and Japan all the way to Europe during the Medieval and Renaissance periods where calculus was developed.Aimed primarily at undergraduate students studying the history of mathematics for science, engineering, and secondary education, the book focuses on three main ideas: the facts of who, what, when, and where major advances in mathematics took place; the type of mathematics involved at the time; and the integration of this information into a coherent picture of the development of mathematics. In addition, the book features carefully designed problems that guide readers to a fuller understanding of the relevant mathematics and its social and historical context. Chapter-end exercises, numerous photographs, and a listing of related websites are also included for readers who wish to pursue a specialized topic in more depth. Additional features of "The History of Mathematics, Third Edition" include: Material arranged in a chronological and cultural contextSpecific parts of the history of mathematics presented as individual lessonsNew and revised exercises ranging between technical, factual, and integrativeIndividual PowerPoint presentations for each chapter and a bank of homework and test questions (in addition to the exercises in the book)An emphasis on geography, culture, and mathematicsIn addition to being an ideal coursebook for undergraduate students, the book also serves as a fascinating reference for mathematically inclined individuals who are interested in learning about the history of mathematics.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with History of Mathematics: A Brief Course (Revised). To get started finding History of Mathematics: A Brief Course (Revised), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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