History of Mathematics
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Overview
This time-honored study by one of the 20th century's foremost scholars and interpreters of the history and meaning of mathematics surveys the role of mathematics in civilization. It describes clearly the main principles, methods, and theories of mathematics that have survived from 4000 B.C. to 1945. 1945 edition.Synopsis
One of the 20th century's foremost scholars surveys the role of mathematics in civilization, describing the main principles, methods, and theories of mathematics from 4000 B.C. to 1945. 1945 edition.
Booknews
Excellent reprint of the McGraw-Hill original edition of 1945. Contains no new material, but will last long--printed on alkaline paper. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Book Details
Published
September 1, 1992
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pages
637
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780486272399