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The history of mathematics / edited by Nicholas Faulkner and Erik Gregersen.

Faulkner, Nicholas, (editor.). Gregersen, Erik, (editor.).

Summary:

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.

Item details

ISBN: 9781680487770
ISBN: 1680487779
Physical Description: 344 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: New York : Britannica Educational Publishing in association with Rosen Educational Services, 2018.

Contents / Notes

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 331-341) and index. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	The foundations of mathematics -- Ancient Western mathematics -- European mathematics since the Middle Ages -- South and East Asian mathematics -- The philosophy of mathematics.
Target Audience Note:	Grades 9-12.