The Story of Numbers: How Mathematics Has Shaped Civilization
| AUTHOR | McLeish, John; McLeish, John |
| PUBLISHER | Ballantine Books (06/14/1994) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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"Completely fascinating."
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Journeying through time, THE STORY OF NUMBERS explores the history of mathematics to trace the rise of various number sysems in cultures from Mesopotamia to the modern Computer Era. John McLeish reveals how these number systems in turn have shaped the cultures that devised them. From the secrets and the beauty of the Mayan calendar, to Arabaian algebra, the Chinese counting board, from Pythagoras to Newton to Boole, McLeish uncovers the human side of numbers, who used them and how they have shaped our world.
TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPLEMENT
Journeying through time, THE STORY OF NUMBERS explores the history of mathematics to trace the rise of various number sysems in cultures from Mesopotamia to the modern Computer Era. John McLeish reveals how these number systems in turn have shaped the cultures that devised them. From the secrets and the beauty of the Mayan calendar, to Arabaian algebra, the Chinese counting board, from Pythagoras to Newton to Boole, McLeish uncovers the human side of numbers, who used them and how they have shaped our world.
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ISBN-13:
9780449909386
ISBN-10:
0449909387
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
280
Carton Quantity:
26
Product Dimensions:
6.14 x 0.69 x 9.02 inches
Weight:
0.94 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Reference | General
Reference | History & Philosophy
Dewey Decimal:
510.9
Library of Congress Control Number:
93091081
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Journeying through time, "The Story of Numbers" explores the history of mathematics to trace the rise of various number systems in cultures from Mesopotamia to the modern Computer Era. John McLeish reveals how these number systems in turn have shaped the cultures that devised them.
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This book explores the history of mathematics to trace the rise of various numbers systems in cultures from Mesopotamia to the modern Computer Era. McLeish reveals how these number systems in turn have shaped the cultures that devised them.
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"Completely fascinating."
TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPLEMENT
Journeying through time, THE STORY OF NUMBERS explores the history of mathematics to trace the rise of various number sysems in cultures from Mesopotamia to the modern Computer Era. John McLeish reveals how these number systems in turn have shaped the cultures that devised them. From the secrets and the beauty of the Mayan calendar, to Arabaian algebra, the Chinese counting board, from Pythagoras to Newton to Boole, McLeish uncovers the human side of numbers, who used them and how they have shaped our world.
TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPLEMENT
Journeying through time, THE STORY OF NUMBERS explores the history of mathematics to trace the rise of various number sysems in cultures from Mesopotamia to the modern Computer Era. John McLeish reveals how these number systems in turn have shaped the cultures that devised them. From the secrets and the beauty of the Mayan calendar, to Arabaian algebra, the Chinese counting board, from Pythagoras to Newton to Boole, McLeish uncovers the human side of numbers, who used them and how they have shaped our world.
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"Completely fascinating."
TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPLEMENT
Journeying through time, THE STORY OF NUMBERS explores the history of mathematics to trace the rise of various number sysems in cultures from Mesopotamia to the modern Computer Era. John McLeish reveals how these number systems in turn have shaped the cultures that devised them. From the secrets and the beauty of the Mayan calendar, to Arabaian algebra, the Chinese counting board, from Pythagoras to Newton to Boole, McLeish uncovers the human side of numbers, who used them and how they have shaped our world.
TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPLEMENT
Journeying through time, THE STORY OF NUMBERS explores the history of mathematics to trace the rise of various number sysems in cultures from Mesopotamia to the modern Computer Era. John McLeish reveals how these number systems in turn have shaped the cultures that devised them. From the secrets and the beauty of the Mayan calendar, to Arabaian algebra, the Chinese counting board, from Pythagoras to Newton to Boole, McLeish uncovers the human side of numbers, who used them and how they have shaped our world.
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