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History of Mathematics Project virtual exhibition. Pythagorean Theorem. The Pythagorean theorem relates the side lengths of a right triangle and was known to the ancient scholars and builders of Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, China and India.
The main Story of Mathematics is supplemented by a List of Important Mathematicians and their achievements, and by an alphabetical Glossary of Mathematical Terms.You can also make use of the search facility at the top of each page to search for individual mathematicians, theorems, developments, periods in history, etc.
THE STORY OF MATHEMATICS. Follow the story as it unfolds in this series of linked sections, like the chapters of a book. Read the human stories behind the innovations, and how they made – and sometimes destroyed – the men and women who devoted their lives to the Story of Mathematics. Follow the History of Mathematical Thought from Ancient ...
In this second edition, after a general survey of mathematics and mathematical practice in Part 1, the primary division is by subject matter: numbers, geometry, algebra, analysis, mathematical inference. For reasons that mathematics can illustrate very well, writing the history of mathematics is a nearly impossible task.
A History of Mathematics. For more than forty years, A History of Mathematics has been the reference of choice for those looking to learn about the fascinating history of humankind’s relationship with numbers, shapes, and patterns. This revised edition features up-to-date coverage of topics such as Fermat’s Last Theorem and the Poincaré ...
History of Mathematics. View specific years and volumes: Through in-depth exploration, the titles in this series offer compelling historical perspectives on the individuals and communities that have profoundly influenced the development of mathematics Whether you are a historian, mathematician, or simply an avid reader, each book in this series ...
Dec 18, 2008 · Abstract. This Handbook explores the history of mathematics under a series of themes which raise new questions about what mathematics has been and what it has meant to practice it. It addresses questions of who creates mathematics, who uses it, and how. A broader understanding of mathematical practitioners naturally leads to a new appreciation ...
