The History of Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction
| Author | : Jacqueline Stedall |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 145 |
| Release | : 2012-02-23 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780199599684 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0199599688 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (688 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The History of Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction by : Jacqueline Stedall
Download or read book The History of Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction written by Jacqueline Stedall and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-02-23 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this Very Short Introduction, Jacqueline Stedall explores the rich historical and cultural diversity of mathematical endeavour from the distant past to the present day, using illustrative case studies drawn from a range of times and places; including early imperial China, the medieval Islamic world, and nineteenth-century Britain.
