G Ifrah (8 results)

Hardback. Condition: Fair. The fascinating follow-up to the bestselling The Universal History of Numbers Picking up where his highly acclaimed The Universal History of Numbers left off, Georges Ifrah continues his exhilarating exploration into the world of numbers. The fascinating result, The Universal History of Computing, traces the progress of computing from the revolutionary invention of the abacus to the invention of the binary system three centuries ago and the earliest computer that followed. In this engaging but no less learned read, he covers such hot topics as numerical codes and the recent discovery of new kinds of number systems, such as "surreal" numbers. Overall, Ifrah shows us how far we have come in learning about number theory, how numbers relate to our everyday lives - - and how much further we have to go.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. "Monumental [and] dazzling. A wonderful gift."-Kirkus Reviews"Georges Ifrah is the man, and this book, quite simply, rules.It is outstanding .a mind-boggling and enriching experience."-Guardian (London)"Monumental .a fascinating journey taking us through many different cultures."-The Times (London)"Ifrah's book amazes and fascinates by the scope of its scholarship. It is nothing less than the history of the human race told through figures."-International Herald TribuneA riveting history of numbers from the time of the cave dwellers to the twentieth century, this landmark international bestseller is the first complete, universal study of the invention and evolution of numbers the world over. Georges Ifrah brings numbers to thrilling life, explaining their development in human terms, the interesting situations that made them necessary, and the brilliant achievements in human thought that they made possible. The reader is taken through the numbers story from Europe to China, via ancient Greece and Rome, Mesopotamia, Latin America, India, and the Arabic countries. Exploring the many ways civilizations develop.…

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1000grams, ISBN:9781860467905. …

Couverture rigide. Condition: Bon. MATHEMATIQUESIFRAH (G.).Histoire universelle des chiffres.P., 1981, fort vol. in-8°, cart. éd., nombr. ill., 567p. 900 gr.

MATHÉMATIQUESIFRAH (G.).Histoire universelle des chiffres.P., 1994, 2 vol. pet. in-8°, br. ss. emboît. cart., nombr. fig. in-t. 1200 gr.

Couverture rigide. Condition: bon. RO30327678: 1972. In-8. Cartonné. Bon état, Couv. légèrement pliée, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 383 pages. Nombreux schémas en noir et blanc, dans et hors texte. Papier légèrement jauni. . . . Classification Dewey : 372.7-Livre scolaire : mathématiques.

9781860467929, 2000, 3 paperbacks together in box (code Sc-40).

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The fascinating follow--up to the bestselling The Universal History of Numbers Picking up where his highly acclaimed The Universal History of Numbers left off, Georges Ifrah continues his exhilarating exploration into the world of numbers. The fascinating result, The Universal History of Computing, traces the progress of computing from the revolutionary invention of the abacus to the invention of the binary system three centuries ago and the earliest computer that followed. In this engaging but no less learned read, he covers such hot topics as numerical codes and the recent discovery of new kinds of number systems, such as "surreal" numbers. Overall, Ifrah shows us how far we have come in learning about number theory, how numbers relate to our everyday lives - - and how much further we have to go. This book continues Ifrah's story from The Universal History of Numbers to cover the invention of computers and the binary number system, as well as recently discovered numbers systems, including "surreal" numbers and numerical codes. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…