The History of Mathematics AN INTRODUCTION

Provides historical context to the mathematics that undergrad math and math education majors encounter every day. This title illuminates the people, stories, and social context behind mathematics' historical advances while maintaining appropriate focus on the mathematical concepts themselves.

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Main Author: Burton, David M. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York McGraw-Hill 2011
©2011
Edition:Seventh Edition
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Summary:Provides historical context to the mathematics that undergrad math and math education majors encounter every day. This title illuminates the people, stories, and social context behind mathematics' historical advances while maintaining appropriate focus on the mathematical concepts themselves.
Physical Description:xii, 802 pages illustrations 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 755-758) and index
ISBN:9780073383156
0073383155