A History of Mathematics From Mesopotamia to Modernity Tapa dura - 2005

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Oxford University Press, USA, 2005-08-11. Hardcover. Good.

Oxford: Oxford University Press. Very Good with no dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Impression. Original decorated boards. 0198529376 . With diagrams & illustrations. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. ; "A History of Mathematics: From Mesopotamia to Modernity" by Luke Hodgkin offers a comprehensive overview of the evolution of mathematical thought from ancient times to the present day. The book traces the development of mathematical ideas across various cultures, beginning with the early arithmetic and geometry of Mesopotamia and Egypt, through the philosophical and theoretical advancements in Greece, to the mathematical innovations in Islamic and medieval European societies. Hodgkin emphasizes the continuity and changes in mathematical thought as it moves through different epochs and geographies. The narrative is not just a chronological account but also engages with the broader cultural and social contexts that influenced and were influenced by mathematics.… Leer más

Oxford University Press, 2005-08-11. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Oxford Univ Pr, 2005. Hardcover. New. updated edition. 294 pages. 9.75x7.50x0.75 inches.