Mathematics : The Study of Numbers, Quantity, and Space
(eBook)
Author
Contributors
Saxena, Shalini, editor.
Published
Chicago, IL : Britannica Educational Publishing, 2014.
Format
eBook
ISBN
9781622755318
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1 online resource (64 pages)
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Language
English
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"This insightful guide to the history and basic concepts of mathematics reveals how math concepts helped to shape society--from the basic counting and units of measurement that facilitated commerce to the kind of surveying techniques and geometry that helped build the Egyptian pyramids. A chronological account of advancements in mathematics ranges Aristotle and al-Khwarizmi (who first used the term "algebra") to high-speed computers and their impact upon the teaching and understanding of mathematics. Readers will also find out how much of ancient arithmetic--like the 60 minute hour--is still part of our everyday life."--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Baptiste, T., & Saxena, S. (2014). Mathematics: The Study of Numbers, Quantity, and Space . Britannica Educational Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Baptiste, Tracey and Shalini, Saxena. 2014. Mathematics: The Study of Numbers, Quantity, and Space. Britannica Educational Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Baptiste, Tracey and Shalini, Saxena. Mathematics: The Study of Numbers, Quantity, and Space Britannica Educational Publishing, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Baptiste, Tracey,, and Shalini Saxena. Mathematics: The Study of Numbers, Quantity, and Space Britannica Educational Publishing, 2014.
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