Mathematics in Civilization, Third Edition
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Book Overview
Space flight, computers, lasers, and information technology ― these are but a few examples of the spectacular growth, development, and far-reaching applications of mathematics. But what of the field's past? Upon which intellectual milestones were the foundations of modern mathematics constructed? How has our comprehension of the physical universe, language, and the nature of thought itself been influenced and informed by the developments of...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0486789225
ISBN13:9780486789224
Release Date:March 2015
Publisher:Dover Publications
Length:464 Pages
Weight:1.50 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.1" x 9.1"
Customer Reviews
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Entertaining and puts math in context
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This book is easy and entertaining to read. It puts mathematics in context and motivates to study mathematics. The book also teaches to respect the work of all those mathematicians that have made it possible for us to reach the current level of civilization.
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