The National Arithmetic on the Inductive System: Combining the Analytic and Synthetic Methods Forming a Complete Course of Higher Arithmetic (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Benjamin Greenleaf

 
9781330584422: The National Arithmetic on the Inductive System: Combining the Analytic and Synthetic Methods Forming a Complete Course of Higher Arithmetic (Classic Reprint)

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This book provides a chronological study of arithmetic as we know it, beginning with early number systems all the way through to contemporary mathematics. The author meticulously examines the historical progression of arithmetic, from the initial use of fingers and toes as counting tools to the development of written numerals, the concept of zero, and the establishment of the decimal system. Along the way, the author explores the contributions of ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Babylonians, Greeks, and Romans, highlighting the evolution of mathematical principles and the profound impact they’ve had on scientific, economic, and social advancements throughout history.

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