Publication

2010 - Mathematical Association of America, Washington, D.C.

Language

English

Word Count

82,500 words, Guess

Page Count

330 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9780883855621
  • Open LibraryOL25160222M

Classifications

  • LCCQA21 .D32713 2010
  • LCCQA21 .D327 2010

Description

A translation of the original 1986 French edition by Amy Dahan-Dalmedico and Jeanne Peiffer (both from Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Paris), this eminently readable book places the birth and development of mathematical activity in historical, cultural, and economic context. The book offers an outstanding account, for instance, of how Arabs preserved Greek mathematics and extended it over an 800-year period, from 400-1200. The large number of illustrations supports the text and contributes to a fine read. - Publisher.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • History of MathematicsHardcoverMathematical Association of America2010

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