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Mathematics: Its Historical Aspects, Wonders And Beyond

Author : Arthur D Kramer
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9811248591
Total Pages : 403 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (112 download)

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Download or read book Mathematics: Its Historical Aspects, Wonders And Beyond written by Arthur D Kramer and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2022-06-29 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whenever the topic of mathematics is mentioned, people tend to indicate their weakness in the subject as a result of not having enjoyed its instruction during their school experience. Many students unfortunately do not have very positive experiences when learning mathematics, which can result from teachers who have a tendency 'to teach to the test'. This is truly unfortunate for several reasons. First, basic algebra and geometry, which are taken by almost all students, are not difficult subjects, and all students should be able to master them with the proper motivational instruction. Second, we live in a technical age, and being comfortable with basic mathematics can certainly help you deal with life's daily challenges. Other, less tangible reasons, are the pleasure one can experience from understanding the many intricacies of mathematics and its relation to the real world, experiencing the satisfaction of solving a mathematical problem, and discovering the intrinsic beauty and historical development of many mathematical expressions and relationships. These are some of the experiences that this book is designed to deliver to the reader.The book offers 101 mathematical gems, some of which may require a modicum of high school mathematics and others, just a desire to carefully apply oneself to the ideas. Many folks have spent years encountering mathematical terms, symbols, relationships and other esoteric expressions. Their origins and their meanings may never have been revealed, such as the symbols +, -, =, π. ꝏ, √, ∑, and many others. This book provides a delightful insight into the origin of mathematical symbols and popular theorems such as the Pythagorean Theorem and the Fibonacci Sequence, common mathematical mistakes and curiosities, intriguing number relationships, and some of the different mathematical procedures in various countries. The book uses a historical and cultural approach to the topics, which enhances the subject matter and greatly adds to its appeal. The mathematical material can, therefore, be more fully appreciated and understood by anyone who has a curiosity and interest in mathematics, especially if in their past experience they were expected to simply accept ideas and concepts without a clear understanding of their origins and meaning. It is hoped that this will cast a new and positive picture of mathematics and provide a more favorable impression of this most important subject and be a different experience than what many may have previously encountered. It is also our wish that some of the fascination and beauty of mathematics shines through in these presentations.

Mathematics: A Concise History and Philosophy

Author : W.S. Anglin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387942807
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (879 download)

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Book Synopsis Mathematics: A Concise History and Philosophy by : W.S. Anglin

Download or read book Mathematics: A Concise History and Philosophy written by W.S. Anglin and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1994 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise introduction explores the key mathematical and philosophical aspects of the history of mathematics. Detailed explanations of mathematical procedures used by famous mathematicians give readers a greater opportunity to learn the history and philosophy through problem solving. 23 illustrations.

The History of Mathematics

Author : Victor J. Katz
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Longman
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 584 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book The History of Mathematics written by Victor J. Katz and published by Addison-Wesley Longman. This book was released on 2003 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Katz's text A History of Mathematics; An Introduction was originally published in 1993; this briefer version allows time enough to address 20th-century topics before a one-semester course is over. Biographical and ethnomathematics coverage have been cut, and recent discoveries have been included. A working knowledge of one year of calculus is enough background for most of the book, although the later chapters are a bit more demanding. Katz is affiliated with the U. of the District of Columbia. Annotation : 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Mathematics and Its History

Author : John Stillwell
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1441960538
Total Pages : 672 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (419 download)

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Download or read book Mathematics and Its History written by John Stillwell and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-07-23 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a review of the second edition: "This book covers many interesting topics not usually covered in a present day undergraduate course, as well as certain basic topics such as the development of the calculus and the solution of polynomial equations. The fact that the topics are introduced in their historical contexts will enable students to better appreciate and understand the mathematical ideas involved...If one constructs a list of topics central to a history course, then they would closely resemble those chosen here." (David Parrott, Australian Mathematical Society) This book offers a collection of historical essays detailing a large variety of mathematical disciplines and issues; it’s accessible to a broad audience. This third edition includes new chapters on simple groups and new sections on alternating groups and the Poincare conjecture. Many more exercises have been added as well as commentary that helps place the exercises in context.

Mathematics in Historical Context

Author : Jeff Suzuki
Publisher : MAA
ISBN 13 : 9780883855706
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (557 download)

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Download or read book Mathematics in Historical Context written by Jeff Suzuki and published by MAA. This book was released on 2009-08-27 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of the interaction between mathematics, mathematicians and society. What would Newton see if he looked out his window?

Writing the History of Mathematics: Its Historical Development

Author : Joseph W. Dauben
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9783764361679
Total Pages : 776 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (616 download)

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Book Synopsis Writing the History of Mathematics: Its Historical Development by : Joseph W. Dauben

Download or read book Writing the History of Mathematics: Its Historical Development written by Joseph W. Dauben and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2002-09-23 with total page 776 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As an historiographic monograph, this book offers a detailed survey of the professional evolution and significance of an entire discipline devoted to the history of science. It provides both an intellectual and a social history of the development of the subject from the first such effort written by the ancient Greek author Eudemus in the Fourth Century BC, to the founding of the international journal, Historia Mathematica, by Kenneth O. May in the early 1970s.

The History of Mathematics

Author : Roger Cooke
Publisher : Wiley-Interscience
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 640 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The History of Mathematics written by Roger Cooke and published by Wiley-Interscience. This book was released on 2005-04-28 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by one of the foremost experts in the field, The History of Mathematics : A Brief Course is substantially revised in the second edition. This acclaimed text-now reorganized topically rather than geographically-begins with first applications of counting and numbers in the ancient world, and continues with discussions of geometry, algebra, analysis, probability, logic, and more. Discussions of women in the history of mathematics make this a very thorough, inclusive resource. (Midwest).

The History of Mathematics

Author : Nicholas Faulkner
Publisher : Encyclopaedia Britannica
ISBN 13 : 1538300419
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (383 download)

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Download or read book The History of Mathematics written by Nicholas Faulkner and published by Encyclopaedia Britannica. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This intriguing volume introduces readers to the origins of the mathematical principles they study every day. It covers a wide range of disciplines outlined in curriculum standards and serves as an illuminating companion to their current studies. Readers will learn about the brilliant minds behind some of the breakthroughs in mathematics. They will also enjoy the origin stories of the different disciplines in the field we're so familiar with today. The study of math should go beyond numbers, and this book certainly accomplishes that by giving readers insight into how mathematics came to be.

Wonders Beyond Numbers

Author : Johnny Ball
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472939964
Total Pages : 481 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (729 download)

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Download or read book Wonders Beyond Numbers written by Johnny Ball and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Johnny Ball tells one of the most important stories in world history – the story of mathematics. By introducing us to the major characters and leading us through many historical twists and turns, Johnny slowly unravels the tale of how humanity built up a knowledge and understanding of shapes, numbers and patterns from ancient times, a story that leads directly to the technological wonderland we live in today. As Galileo said, 'Everything in the universe is written in the language of mathematics', and Wonders Beyond Numbers is your guide to this language. Mathematics is only one part of this rich and varied tale; we meet many fascinating personalities along the way, such as a mathematician who everyone has heard of but who may not have existed; a Greek philosopher who made so many mistakes that many wanted his books destroyed; a mathematical artist who built the largest masonry dome on earth, which builders had previously declared impossible; a world-renowned painter who discovered mathematics and decided he could no longer stand the sight of a brush; and a philosopher who lost his head, but only after he had died. Enriched with tales of colourful personalities and remarkable discoveries, this book also has plenty of mathematics for keen readers to get stuck into. Written in Johnny Ball's characteristically light-hearted and engaging style, it is packed with historical insight and mathematical marvels; join Johnny and uncover the wonders found beyond the numbers.

Math Through the Ages

Author : William P. Berlinghoff
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
ISBN 13 : 0486832848
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (868 download)

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Download or read book Math Through the Ages written by William P. Berlinghoff and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2019-03-20 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a beautiful, important book, a pleasure to read, in which the history recounted truly illuminates the mathematical ideas, and the ideas themselves are superbly explained; a wonderful accomplishment." — Barry Mazur, Harvard University "Math Through the Ages is a treasure, one of the best history of math books at its level ever written. Somehow, it manages to stay true to a surprisingly sophisticated story, while respecting the needs of its audience. Its overview of the subject captures most of what one needs to know, and the 30 sketches are small gems of exposition that stimulate further exploration." — Glen Van Brummelen, Quest University Designed for students just beginning their study of the discipline, this concise introductory history of mathematics is supplemented by brief but in-depth sketches of the more important individual topics. Covering such subjects as algebra symbols, negative numbers, the metric system, quadratic equations, and much more, this widely adopted work invites and encourages further study of mathematics.

Turning Points in the History of Mathematics

Author : Hardy Grant
Publisher : Birkhäuser
ISBN 13 : 1493932640
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (939 download)

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Download or read book Turning Points in the History of Mathematics written by Hardy Grant and published by Birkhäuser. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores some of the major turning points in the history of mathematics, ranging from ancient Greece to the present, demonstrating the drama that has often been a part of its evolution. Studying these breakthroughs, transitions, and revolutions, their stumbling-blocks and their triumphs, can help illuminate the importance of the history of mathematics for its teaching, learning, and appreciation. Some of the turning points considered are the rise of the axiomatic method (most famously in Euclid), and the subsequent major changes in it (for example, by David Hilbert); the “wedding,” via analytic geometry, of algebra and geometry; the “taming” of the infinitely small and the infinitely large; the passages from algebra to algebras, from geometry to geometries, and from arithmetic to arithmetics; and the revolutions in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries that resulted from Georg Cantor’s creation of transfinite set theory. The origin of each turning point is discussed, along with the mathematicians involved and some of the mathematics that resulted. Problems and projects are included in each chapter to extend and increase understanding of the material. Substantial reference lists are also provided. Turning Points in the History of Mathematics will be a valuable resource for teachers of, and students in, courses in mathematics or its history. The book should also be of interest to anyone with a background in mathematics who wishes to learn more about the important moments in its development.

The Oxford Handbook of the History of Mathematics

Author : Eleanor Robson
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
ISBN 13 : 0199213127
Total Pages : 927 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (992 download)

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Book Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of the History of Mathematics by : Eleanor Robson

Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of the History of Mathematics written by Eleanor Robson and published by Oxford University Press on Demand. This book was released on 2009 with total page 927 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook explores the history of mathematics, addressing what mathematics has been and what it has meant to practise it. 36 self-contained chapters provide a fascinating overview of 5000 years of mathematics and its key cultures for academics in mathematics, historians of science, and general historians.

History of Mathematics

Author : Craig Smorynski
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387754806
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (877 download)

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Download or read book History of Mathematics written by Craig Smorynski and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-12-10 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: General textbooks, attempting to cover three thousand or so years of mathematical history, must necessarily oversimplify just about everything, the practice of which can scarcely promote a critical approach to the subject. To counter this, History of Mathematics offers deeper coverage of key select topics, providing students with material that could encourage more critical thinking. It also includes the proofs of important results which are typically neglected in the modern history of mathematics curriculum.

The Historical Roots of Elementary Mathematics

Author : Lucas Nicolaas Hendrik Bunt
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486255638
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (862 download)

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Book Synopsis The Historical Roots of Elementary Mathematics by : Lucas Nicolaas Hendrik Bunt

Download or read book The Historical Roots of Elementary Mathematics written by Lucas Nicolaas Hendrik Bunt and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1988-02-01 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Will delight a broad spectrum of readers." ? American Mathematical Monthly Do long division as the ancient Egyptians did! Solve quadratic equations like the Babylonians! Study geometry just as students did in Euclid's day! This unique text offers students of mathematics an exciting and enjoyable approach to geometry and number systems. Written in a fresh and thoroughly diverting style, the text ? while designed chiefly for classroom use ? will appeal to anyone curious about mathematical inscriptions on Egyptian papyri, Babylonian cuneiform tablets, and other ancient records. The authors have produced an illuminated volume that traces the history of mathematics ? beginning with the Egyptians and ending with abstract foundations laid at the end of the 19th century. By focusing on the actual operations and processes outlined in the text, students become involved in the same problems and situations that once confronted the ancient pioneers of mathematics. The text encourages readers to carry out fundamental algebraic and geometric operations used by the Egyptians and Babylonians, to examine the roots of Greek mathematics and philosophy, and to tackle still-famous problems such as squaring the circle and various trisectorizations. Unique in its detailed discussion of these topics, this book is sure to be welcomed by a broad range of interested readers. The subject matter is suitable for prospective elementary and secondary school teachers, as enrichment material for high school students, and for enlightening the general reader. No specialized or advanced background beyond high school mathematics is required.

The History of Mathematics

Author : David M. Burton
Publisher : McGraw-Hill
ISBN 13 : 9780071106351
Total Pages : 788 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book The History of Mathematics written by David M. Burton and published by McGraw-Hill. This book was released on 2007 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text is designed for the junior/senior mathematics major who intends to teach mathematics in high school or college. It concentrates on the history of those topics typically covered in an undergraduate curriculum or in elementary schools or high schools. At least one year of calculus is a prerequisite for this course. This book contains enough material for a 2 semester course but it is flexible enough to be used in the more common 1 semester course.

The History of Mathematics

Author : Roger L. Cooke
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118460294
Total Pages : 593 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (184 download)

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Download or read book The History of Mathematics written by Roger L. Cooke and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-11-08 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 context Specific parts of the history of mathematics presented as individual lessons New and revised exercises ranging between technical, factual, and integrative Individual 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 mathematics In 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.

The Development of Mathematics Throughout the Centuries

Author : Brian Evans
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118853970
Total Pages : 197 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (188 download)

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Download or read book The Development of Mathematics Throughout the Centuries written by Brian Evans and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-02-24 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout the book, readers take a journey throughout time and observe how people around the world have understood these patterns of quantity, structure, and dimension around them. The Development of Mathematics Throughout the Centuries: A Brief History in a Cultural Contex provides a brief overview of the history of mathematics in a very straightforward and understandable manner and also addresses major findings that influenced the development of mathematics as a coherent discipline. This book: Highlights the contributions made by various world cultures including African, Egyptian, Babylonian, Chinese, Indian, Islamic, and pre-Columbian American mathematics Features an approach that is not too rigorous and is ideal for a one-semester course of the history of mathematics. Includes a Resources and Recommended Reading section for further exploration and has been extensively classroom-tested