Name: The History of Mathematics: An Introduction
SKU: 3712
Price: 19.96 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (5 reviews)

Description

The History of Mathematics: An Introduction, Seventh Edition, is written for the one- or two-semester math history course taken by juniors or seniors, and covers the history behind the topics typically covered in an undergraduate math curriculum or in elementary schools or high schools. Elegantly written in David Burton’s imitable prose, this classic text provides rich historical context to the mathematics that undergrad math and math education majors encounter every day. Burton illuminates the people, stories, and social context behind mathematics’ greatest historical advances while maintaining appropriate focus on the mathematical concepts themselves. Its wealth of information, mathematical and historical accuracy, and renowned presentation make The History of Mathematics: An Introduction, Seventh Edition a valuable resource that teachers and students will want as part of a permanent library.

5 reviews for The History of Mathematics: An Introduction

Rated 5 out of 5

Cintamani (verified owner) – October 2, 2005

The book arrived in time for my class, and in almost perfect condition!Excellent Transaction!
Rated 5 out of 5

Pamela M. Faung (verified owner) – February 16, 2009

Happy customer. Received the book promptly and a resonable price compared to the campus bookstore.
Rated 5 out of 5

Scott F Nord (verified owner) – April 7, 2013

Excellent! This book is so dense with information, you will have to take notes to remember who did exactly what when. The historical derivations of certain math tricks we take for granted fill in the gaps left by most math course. A superb addition to any math teacher/professor’s shelf.
My only fault in it (and it my be my mistake) is that the years given for the founding of various universities are largely wrong. Perhaps my other sources are the ones at fault, but I thought it odd that this text disagrees with nearly all universities on their own founding years. Oh well. A minor point.
Rated 5 out of 5

lobo (verified owner) – March 24, 2015

awesome book
Rated 5 out of 5

Amazon Customer (verified owner) – November 9, 2023

If needed it’s great for what you need it for.