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'Where did math come from? Who thought up all those algebra symbols, and why? This text answers these questions and many other in an informal, easygoing style that's accessible to teachers, students and anyone who is curious about the history of mathematical ideas."
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Where did maths come from? Who thought up all those symbols, and why? What's the story behind negative numbers? The sketches here answer these questions and many others in an informal, easygoing style that's accessible to teachers, students, and anyone who is curious about the history of mathematical ideas.
About the Author
Bill Berlinghoff received his PhD in mathematics from Wesleyan University. He is a Visiting Professor at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. He is the author of several college texts for liberal arts mathematics.
Fernando Gouvea received his PhD from Harvard University. He is a Professor of Mathematics at Colby College. He is the author of a number of books, research papers, and expository articles in mathematics.
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- PublisherOxton House Pub
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 1881929213
- ISBN 13 9781881929215
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages224
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