An Introduction to the History of MathematicsThis classic best-seller by a well-known author introduces mathematics history to math and math education majors. Suggested essay topics and problem studies challenge students. CULTURAL CONNECTIONS sections explain the time and culture in which mathematics developed and evolved. Portraits of mathematicians and material on women in mathematics are of special interest. |
Contents
book may consult the Introduction that immediately precedes Chapter | 1 |
BEFORE THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY | 5 |
Problem Studies | 27 |
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Alexandria algebra altitude analytic geometry ancient angle Apollonius approximation Archimedes arithmetic astronomy Babylonian base Book calculus century chord circle computing considered construction cubic cubic equation curve denote Descartes digits Diophantus early Egypt Egyptian Empire equal Euclid Euclid's Elements Euclidean tools Euler Fermat Figure formula fractions Gauss Greek Mathematics Hindu history of mathematics inscribed intersection known later Leibniz length line segment logarithms logic mathe mathematician method modern multiplication natural number Newton number theory numeral system obtain pair papyrus parallel perpendicular plane positive integers postulate prime Problem Study projective geometry proof Proposition pyramid Pythagorean theorem Pythagorean triples quadratic equation radius rational numbers real numbers rectangle regular polygon right triangle roots Show sides solution solved sphere spherical square straight line straightedge symbols tablet tangent theorem tion translation treatise trigonometry trisection unit fractions University Press vertex York