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Math through the Ages: A Gentle History for Teachers and Students (Maa Textbooks)

hardcover – February 25, 2016
by Gouvêa, Fernando Q.
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ISBN-13: 9781939512123 ISBN-10: 1939512123
Publisher
Mathematical Association of America (MAA)
Binding
hardcover
Published
February 25, 2016
Weight
1.4 lbs
Dimensions
27.30×3.20×19.70 cm

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Math through the Ages: A Gentle History for Teachers and Students (Maa Textbooks) by Gouvêa, Fernando Q.. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781939512123.

Where did math come from? Who thought up all those algebra symbols, and why? What is the story behind π? … negative numbers? … the metric system? … quadratic equations? … sine and cosine? … logs? Including five new independent historical sketches, each complete with added questions and projects, this second edition answers these questions and many others in an informal, easy-going style, accessible to teachers, students and anyone who is curious about the history of mathematical ideas. The 30 short stories are preceded by a 58-page birds-eye overview of the entire panorama of mathematical history, a whirlwind tour of the most important people, events, and trends that shaped the mathematics we know today. The Books You Ought to Read section and new bibliography also ensure that up-to-date starting points are provided for readers who want to pursue a topic further.