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 Info | Chicago : Open Court, ©1994. |
| Description | xx, 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 755-757) and index. |
| Other title | From 5 fingers to infinity. |
| LCCN | 94020802 |
| ISBN | 0812691938 |
| ISBN | 0812691946 (paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QA21 .F76 1994 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |