About this title: "A History of Mathematics: From Mesopotamia to Modernity" covers the evolution of mathematics through time and across the major Eastern and Western civilizations. It begins in Babylon, then describes the trials and tribulations of the Greek mathematicians. The important, and often neglected, influence of both Chinese and Islamic mathematics is covered in detail, placing the description of early Western mathematics in a global context. The book concludes with modern mathematics, covering recent developments such as the advent of the computer, chaos theory, topology, mathematical physics, and ...
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Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780198529378ISBN:0198529376
Description: BRAND NEW HARDBACK. 246x189 mm. (296) a history of mathematics: from mesopotamia to modernity covers the evolution of mathematics through time and across the major eastern and western civilizations. it begins in babylon, then describes the trials and tribulations of the greek mathematicians. the important, and often neglected, influence of both chinese and islamic mathematics is covered in detail, placing the description of early western mathematics in a global context. the book concludes with ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780198529378ISBN:0198529376
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