A BRIEF HISTORY OF MATHEMATICAL THOUGHT: Key Concepts and Where They Come From
Mathematics is a product of human culture which has developed along with our attempts to comprehend the world around us. In A Brief History of Mathematical Thought, Luke Heaton explores how the language of mathematics has evolved over time, enabling new technologies and shaping the way people think. From stone-age rituals to algebra, calculus, and the concept of computation, Heaton shows the enormous influence of mathematics on science, philosophy and the broader human story.
The book traces the fascinating history of mathematical practice, focusing on the impact of key conceptual innovations. Its structure of thirteen chapters split between four sections is dictated by a combination of historical and thematic considerations.
Автор | Luke Heaton |
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Страници | 336 |
Корица | мека |
Език | английски |
Година | 2015 |
Дата на получаване | 8.05.2016 г. |
Издателство | Robinson |
ID на книга | 56641711 |
ISBN | 9781472117113 |
Категории | Природни и точни науки Промоция на книги на английски език |
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