This text grew from the authors' conviction that both prospective school teachers and college teachers of maths need a background in history to be more effective as instructors in the classroom. Prospective instructors gain an appreciation of the contributions of all cultures, and this text explains how mathematics developed over the centuries. Also suitable for those studying maths and science at degree level.
| ISBN-13: | 9780673380395 |
| ISBN-10: | 0673380394 |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins |
| Publication date: | 1993 |
| Pages: | 786 |
| Product dimensions: | Height: 9.0551 Inches, Length: 8.18896 Inches, Weight: 3.0974947811 Pounds, Width: 1.37795 Inches |
| Author: | Victor J. Katz |
| Language: | en |
| Binding: | Hardcover |