The Triumph Of Numbers: How Counting Shaped Modern Life

Cohen, I. Bernard

ISBN 10: 0393057690 / ISBN 13: 9780393057690

Published by W W Norton & Co Inc, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Triumph Of Numbers: How Counting Shaped Modern Life
• Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0393057690
• ISBN 13: 9780393057690
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

A history of numbers and statistics cites the origins of numerical analysis during the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century, tracing how numbers have assumed a leading role in science, government, marketing, and other aspects of daily life. 10,000 first printing.

About the Author

I. B. Cohen (1914-2003) was Victor S. Thomas Professor of the History of Science at Harvard University, the author of many books, and the founder of Harvard's History of Science Department.