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HOGBEN, LANCELOT Mathematics in the Making
Galahad Books, 1973. Large Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Very good in good dust jacket. Edge wear, 1" jacket tears. 1973 Large Hardcover. We have more books available by this author!. "A fascinating exploration of the universe of mathematics by the author of Mathematics for the Million. Over 400 illustrations, more that 100 in color." CONTENTS: counting and measurement; our hindu heritage; our debt to Egypt and Mesopotamia; the Greek dilemma; the great litigation; the ptolemaic synthesis; the oriental contribution; the European awakening; framework and function; the Newton--Leibniz calculus; A century of Tabulation the division of the stakes; newer geometries; the great biopsy.
Offered for US$ 7.00 by: Yesterday's Muse Books - Book number: 061210
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