Introducing mathematics

Introducing mathematics

by Sardar, Ziauddin

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Traces the story of mathematics from the ancient world to modern times, describing the great discoveries and providing an accessible introduction to such topics as number systems, geometry and algebra, calculus, the theory of the infinite, statistical reasoning and chaos theory. It shows how the history of mathematics has seen progress and paradox go hand in hand - and how this is still happening today -- Back cover.

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Title Statements

  • Full title :Introducing mathematics / Ziauddin Sardar, Jerry Ravetz, Borin Van Loon.

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Traces the story of mathematics from the ancient world to modern times, describing the great discoveries and providing an accessible introduction to such topics as number systems, geometry and algebra, calculus, the theory of the infinite, statistical reasoning and chaos theory. It shows how the history of mathematics has seen progress and paradox go hand in hand - and how this is still happening today -- Back cover.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2011.

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Allen & Unwin
  • Place of Publication:Crows Nest, N.S.W
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:2011.

Notes

Originally published: 1999.

The Physical Object

  • Description:176 pages : : illustrations ; : 17 cm

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9781848312975, 1848312970
  • oclc:ocn761146964
  • LC Classification:QA21
  • Dewey Decimal:510.9

Subjects

History mathematics Mathematics -- History Mathématiques -- Histoire

Writers

Sardar, Ziauddin Ravetz, Jerome R. Van Loon, Borin

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