Mathematics
The Study of Numbers, Quantity, and Space
Kids, School Tools, Mathematics, ABCs, 123s, Counting, People and Places, History
| Author: | Shalini Saxena | ISBN: | 9781622755318 |
| Publisher: | Britannica Educational Publishing | Publication: | December 15, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Britannica Educational Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Shalini Saxena |
| ISBN: | 9781622755318 |
| Publisher: | Britannica Educational Publishing |
| Publication: | December 15, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Britannica Educational Publishing |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
