A Curious History of Mathematics

Because learning the language of mathematics can be daunting, many people simply abandon the attempt. By taking a historical perspective, Joel Levy opens new doors into this amazing world. In understandable, nontechnical language, he explains how mathematical science advanced through the ages and introduces crucial concepts, from simple arithmetic through algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and calculus, up to chaos and infinity theory.

ISBN10:	0233003851
ISBN13:	9780233003856
Number Of Pages:	192
Publication Date:	20140204
Publisher:	Sterling
Binding:	Hardback

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Because learning the language of mathematics can be daunting, many people abandon the attempt as soon as they leave school, missing out on the beauty and mystery of the Empress of the Sciences. Now, Joel Levy opens new doors into this amazing world. By taking a historical perspective, he explains how mathematical science advanced through the ages, introducing the most important concepts—from simple arithmetic, through algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and calculus, up to chaos and infinity theory—in understandable, nontechnical language.