Math Through the Ages

A Gentle History for Teachers and Others
Where did math come from? Who thought up all those algebra symbols, and why? What is the story behind . negative numbers?. the metric system?. quadratic equations?. sine and cosine?. logs? The 30 independent historical sketches in Math through the Ages answer these questions and many others in an informal, easygoing style.
Where did math come from? Who thought up all those algebra symbols, and why? What is the story behind $\pi$? . negative numbers? . the metric system? . quadratic equations? . sine and cosine? . logs? The 30 independent historical sketches in Math through the Ages answer these questions and many others in an informal, easygoing style that is accessible to teachers, students, and anyone who is curious about the history of mathematical ideas. Each sketch includes Questions and Projects to help you learn more about its topic and to see how the main ideas fit into the bigger picture of history.

The 30 short stories are preceded by a 58-page bird's-eye overview of the entire panorama of mathematical history, a whirlwind tour of the most important people, events, and trends that shaped the mathematics we know today. ""What to Read Next'' and reading suggestions after each sketch provide starting points for readers who want to learn more.

This book is ideal for a broad spectrum of audiences, including students in history of mathematics courses at the late high school or early college level, pre-service and in-service teachers, and anyone who just wants to know a little more about the origins of mathematics.

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