The History of Mathematics: An Introduction - Couverture rigide

Burton, David M.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0070094659 ISBN 13 : 9780070094659

Editeur : McGraw Hill Higher Education, 1997

Synopsis

This text concentrates on the history of those topics typically covered in an undergraduate curriculum or in secondary schools. It presents a full account of how mathematics has developed over the last 5000 years, and assorted problems of varying degrees of difficulty have been interspersed throughout the text.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The History of Mathematics: An Introduction, Seventh Edition, is written for the one- or two-semester math history course taken by juniors or seniors, and covers the history behind the topics typically covered in an undergraduate math curriculum or in elementary schools or high schools. Elegantly written in David Burton’s imitable prose, this classic text provides rich historical context to the mathematics that undergrad math and math education majors encounter every day. Burton illuminates the people, stories, and social context behind mathematics’ greatest historical advances while maintaining appropriate focus on the mathematical concepts themselves. Its wealth of information, mathematical and historical accuracy, and renowned presentation make The History of Mathematics: An Introduction, Seventh Edition a valuable resource that teachers and students will want as part of a permanent library.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: McGraw Hill Higher Education
• Date d'édition: 1997
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0070094659
• ISBN 13: 9780070094659
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 700
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible