A History of Mathematics

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By Uta C. Merzbach and Carl B. Boyer

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A History of Mathematics by Uta C. Merzbach and Carl B. Boyer offers an extensive exploration of mathematical development throughout human history. The book addresses significant mathematical ideas and their evolution from ancient to modern times, highlighting key figures and breakthroughs. It provides insights into how mathematics has shaped scientific advancements and the role it plays in various cultures and periods.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a keen interest in the evolution of mathematical ideas and their historical context. It's a fascinating journey through the development of mathematics, making it a great choice for those who appreciate the blend of scientific insight and historical narrative.

A History of Mathematics

The updated new edition of the classic and comprehensive guide to the history of mathematics For more than forty years, A History of Mathematics has been the reference of choice for those looking to learn about the fascinating history of humankind s relationship with numbers, shapes, and patterns.

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The updated new edition of the classic and comprehensive guide to the history of mathematics

For more than forty years, A History of Mathematics has been the reference of choice for those looking to learn about the fascinating history of humankind’s relationship with numbers, shapes, and patterns. This revised edition features up-to-date coverage of topics such as Fermat’s Last Theorem and the Poincaré Conjecture, in addition to recent advances in areas such as finite group theory and computer-aided proofs.

Distills thousands of years of mathematics into a single, approachable volume
Covers mathematical discoveries, concepts, and thinkers, from Ancient Egypt to the present
Includes up-to-date references and an extensive chronological table of mathematical and general historical developments.

Whether you're interested in the age of Plato and Aristotle or Poincaré and Hilbert, whether you want to know more about the Pythagorean theorem or the golden mean, A History of Mathematics is an essential reference that will help you explore the incredible history of mathematics and the men and women who created it.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470525487

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 January 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Edition: 3rd edition

Illustration: Charts: 0 B&W, 0 Color; Photos: 19 B&W, 0 Color; Drawings: 134 B&W, 0 Color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 48.0mm

Width: 158.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 862g

Pages: 688

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Carl B. Boyer Education & Reference Non-Fiction Science & Nature Uta C. Merzbach

About the Author

Uta C. Merzbach is Curator Emeritus of Mathematics at the Smithsonian Institution and Director of the LHM Institute The late Carl B. Boyer was a professor of Mathematics at Brooklyn College and the author of several classic works on the history of mathematics.