Cajori, Florian
History of Mathematical Notations (Two Volume in One)
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781945934711
- author:
- Cajori, Florian
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Cosimo Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 854
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 5.2 centimetres (1.2
- Genre:
- Science, Mathematics, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
This comprehensive history of mathematical notation spans over two millennia, from ancient civilizations to modern times. In this two-volume set, Florian Cajori explores the origins, evolution, and dissemination of each symbol, revealing how they rose to popularity or fell into obscurity.
With over 100 diagrams and figures, this book provides a unique insight into the development of mathematics, shedding light on the 'mirror of past and present conditions in mathematics'. Students and historians will appreciate the detailed account of mathematical notation's history, gaining a new understanding of fundamental equations like 1 + 1 = 2.
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