The History of Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction by Jacqueline Stedall (Eng

Description: The History of Mathematics by Jacqueline Stedall In this Very Short Introduction, Jacqueline Stedall explores the rich historical and cultural diversity of mathematical endeavour from the distant past to the present day, using illustrative case studies drawn from a range of times and places; including early imperial China, the medieval Islamic world, and nineteenth-century Britain. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Mathematics is a fundamental human activity that can be practised and understood in a multitude of ways; indeed, mathematical ideas themselves are far from being fixed, but are adapted and changed by their passage across periods and cultures. In this Very Short Introduction, Jacqueline Stedall explores the rich historical and cultural diversity of mathematical endeavour from the distant past to the present day. Arranged thematically,to exemplify the varied contexts in which people have learned, used, and handed on mathematics, she also includes illustrative case studies drawn from a range of times and places, including early imperialChina, the medieval Islamic world, and nineteenth-century Britain. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Notes Covers how the definition of mathematics has changed through the course of history. Author Biography Jacqueline Stedall researched and taught history of mathematics at the University of Oxford. She wrote a number of books on Early Modern European mathematics and co-edited, with Eleanor Robson, The Oxford Handbook of the history of mathematics. She was a longstanding member of the British Society for the History of Mathematics and Editor of its Bulletin. Table of Contents 1: Mathematics: myth and history2: What is mathematics and who is a mathematician?3: How are mathematical ideas disseminated?4: Learning mathematics5: Mathematical livelihoods6: Getting inside mathematics7: The evolving historiography of mathematicsFurther reading Review Stimulating and accessible. * Mathematical Gazette * Promotional This short introduction explores the rich historical and cultural diversity of mathematics, from the distant past to the present day Long Description Mathematics is a fundamental human activity that can be practised and understood in a multitude of ways; indeed, mathematical ideas themselves are far from being fixed, but are adapted and changed by their passage across periods and cultures. In this Very Short Introduction, Jacqueline Stedall explores the rich historical and cultural diversity of mathematical endeavour from the distant past to the present day. Arranged thematically,to exemplify the varied contexts in which people have learned, used, and handed on mathematics, she also includes illustrative case studies drawn from a range of times and places, including early imperialChina, the medieval Islamic world, and nineteenth-century Britain. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Review Quote "This is a quite well-arranged and well-written book. ... [A]lthough written for and accessible to a general audience, it will also be informative and enjoyable for mathematicians." --Mathematical Reviews Feature Uses a thematic development of ideas, to draw examples and identify themes from a wide variety of times and placesExamines how the definition of mathematics has changed through history, with eventual professionalizationConsiders how the teaching and learning of mathematics has developedUses illustrative case studies including examples from early imperial China, the medieval Islamic world, and nineteenth-century BritainPart of the bestselling Very Short Introductions series - over three million copies sold worldwide Details ISBN0199599688 Author Jacqueline Stedall Year 2012 ISBN-10 0199599688 ISBN-13 9780199599684 Media Book Pages 144 Series Very Short Introductions Language English Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 510.9 Affiliation Senior Research Fellow, The Queens College, Oxford Short Title HIST OF MATHEMATICS A VERY SHO UK Release Date 2012-02-23 NZ Release Date 2012-02-23 Illustrations 15 black and white illustrations Format Paperback Publisher Oxford University Press Publication Date 2012-02-23 Audience General AU Release Date 2012-03-05 Subtitle A Very Short Introduction We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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