Math through the ages : a gentle history for teachers and others
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Math through the ages : a gentle history for teachers and others
（MAA textbooks）
Oxton House Publishers , Mathematical Association of America, c2015
Expanded 2nd edition
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-318) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Where did math come from? Who thought up all those algebra symbols, and why? What is the story behind ? ... negative numbers? ... the metric system? ... quadratic equations? ... sine and cosine? ... logs? Including five new independent historical sketches, each complete with added questions and projects, this second edition answers these questions and many others in an informal, easy-going style, accessible to teachers, students and anyone who is curious about the history of mathematical ideas. The 30 short stories are preceded by a 58-page bird's-eye overview of the entire panorama of mathematical history, a whirlwind tour of the most important people, events, and trends that shaped the mathematics we know today. The 'Books You Ought to Read' section and new bibliography also ensure that up-to-date starting points are provided for readers who want to pursue a topic further.
Table of Contents
- Preface
- 1. History in the mathematics classroom
- 2. The history of mathematics in a large nutshell
- 3. Sketches
- 4. What to read next
- 5. When they lived
- Bibliography
- Index
- About the authors.
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