The Language of Mathematics: The Stories Behind the Symbols

by Raul Rojas

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A marvelous compendium of mathematical symbols and their fascinating histories

Galileo famously wrote that the book of nature is written in mathematical language. The Language of Mathematics is a wide-ranging and beautifully illustrated collection of short, colorful histories of the most commonly used symbols in mathematics, providing readers with an engaging introduction to the origins, evolution, and conceptual meaning of...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0691201889

ISBN13:9780691201887

Release Date:January 2025

Publisher:Princeton University Press

Length:280 Pages

Weight:1.00 lbs.

Dimensions:1.3" x 5.8" x 8.5"

Related Subjects

Math Mathematics Science & Math

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