From five fingers to infinity : a journey through the history of mathematics / edited by Frank J. Swetz.

Other author Swetz, Frank J., 1937-
Format Book
Publication InfoChicago : Open Court, ©1994.
Descriptionxx, 770 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Subjects

Incomplete content Why the history of mathematics? -- In the beginning -- Human impact and the societal structuring of mathematics -- European mathematics during the "dark ages" -- Non-western mathematics -- The revitalization of European mathematics -- Mathematical responses to a mechanistic world outlook -- The search for certainty.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 755-757) and index.
Other titleFrom 5 fingers to infinity.
LCCN 94020802
ISBN0812691938
ISBN0812691946 (paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks QA21 .F76 1994 ✔ Available Place Hold