Kitagawa, Kate

The Secret Lives of Numbers: A Global History of Mathematics & Its Unsung Trailblazers

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ISBN 13:: 9780241994351
author:: Kitagawa, Kate
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Penguin Books Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 19.7 x 12.8 x 1.9 centimetres (0
Genre:: Science, Mathematics, Recreations & Games,
Condition:: New
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The Secret Lives of Numbers: A Hidden History of Math's Unsung Trailblazers Discover the fascinating stories of mathematicians who have been erased from history. Historian Kate Kitagawa and journalist Timothy Revell introduce readers to the boundary-smashing trailblazers who contributed to our global knowledge of mathematics. From Arabic scholars to African American mathematicians, and from women who revolutionised our understanding of the night sky, this book reveals the often-overlooked heroes of mathematics. This revisionist history of mathematics is both entertaining and important, offering a fresh perspective on the subject. With its accessible and inclusive approach, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the story of mathematics. By exploring the lives and achievements of these unsung mathematicians, Kitagawa and Revell shed new light on the history of mathematics, revealing the ways in which they have shaped our understanding of the world today.

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