{"product_id":"9781118217566","title":"The History of Mathematics A Brief Course","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe History of Mathematics\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Brief Course\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRoger L. Cooke\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMathematics \/ History \u0026amp; Philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"An amazing assemblage of worldwide contributions in mathematics and, in addition to use as a course book, a valuable resource . . . essential.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e—CHOICE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003eThird Edition\u003c\/i\u003e of \u003ci\u003eThe History of Mathematics\u003c\/i\u003e examines the elementary arithmetic, geometry, and algebra of numerous cultures, tracing their usage from Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, India, China, and Japan all the way to Europe during the Medieval and Renaissance periods where calculus was developed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAimed primarily at undergraduate students studying the history of mathematics for science, engineering, and secondary education, the book focuses on three main ideas: the facts of who, what, when, and where major advances in mathematics took place; the type of mathematics involved at the time; and the integration of this information into a coherent picture of the development of mathematics. In addition, the book features carefully designed problems that guide readers to a fuller understanding of the relevant mathematics and its social and historical context. Chapter-end exercises, numerous photographs, and a listing of related websites are also included for readers who wish to pursue a specialized topic in more depth. Additional features of \u003ci\u003eThe History of Mathematics, Third Edition\u003c\/i\u003e include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaterial arranged in a chronological and cultural context\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecific parts of the history of mathematics presented as individual lessons\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew and revised exercises ranging between technical, factual, and integrative\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndividual PowerPoint presentations for each chapter and a bank of homework and test questions (in addition to the exercises in the book)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn emphasis on geography, culture, and mathematics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn addition to being an ideal coursebook for undergraduate students, the book also serves as a fascinating reference for mathematically inclined individuals who are interested in learning about the history of mathematics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eROGER L. COOKE, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003eis Williams Professor of Mathematics at the University of Vermont. His research interests include the history of mathematics and Fourier analysis, and he has taught a general introduction to the history and development of mathematics for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 November 2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781118217566\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e648\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44.96\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44378015891596,"sku":"9781118217566","price":152.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781118217566.jpg?v=1780169870","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781118217566","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}