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History Of Mathematics:     more books (100)

A History of Mathematics by Carl B. Boyer, Uta C. Merzbach, 2010-11-30 A History of Parametric Statistical Inference from Bernoulli to Fisher, 1713-1935 (Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences) by Anders Hald, 2010-11-02 Journey through Genius: The Great Theorems of Mathematics by William Dunham, 1991-08-01 History of Mathematics: Brief Version by Victor J. Katz, 2003-11-01 A History of Greek Mathematics: Volume 2. From Aristarchus to Diophantus by Thomas Little Heath, 2000-12-27 The History of Mathematics: An Introduction by David Burton, 2010-02-09 Math Through the Ages: A Gentle History for Teachers and Others, Expanded Edition (Mathematical Association of America Textbooks) by William P. Berlinghoff, Fernando Q. Gouvêa, 2003-12 Mathematics: A Concise History and Philosophy (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics / Readings in Mathematics) by W.S. Anglin, 1994-09-29 A Source Book in Mathematics by David Eugene Smith, 1984-07-01 History of Mathematics: Highways and Byways (Spectrum) by Amy Dahan-Dalmedico, Jeanne Peiffer, et all 2009-12-08 Great Feuds in Mathematics: Ten of the Liveliest Disputes Ever by Hal Hellman, 2006-09-11 A History of Analysis (History of Mathematics, V. 24) by Hans Niels Jahnke, 2003-08-01 The History of the Calculus and Its Conceptual Development by Carl B. Boyer, 1959-06-01 The Historical Roots of Elementary Mathematics (Dover books explaining science) by Lucas N. H. Bunt, Phillip S. Jones, et all 1988-02-01

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21. History Of Mathematics @ SFU
    Research project by the students in the department of Mathematics. Includes region, timeline, people Category Reference Education Simon Fraser University Research Region -, - Time -, - Person or Topic -. Egypt. 1600s BC, Ahmes, Ancient EgyptianFractions. China, 200s BC, Remainder Problem. Master Sun. 100s BC, Jiuzhang Suanshu.  
    http://www.math.sfu.ca/histmath/

22. History Of Mathematics
    History of Math Notes. The superiority of Babylonian mathematics is based on theplacevalue notation of its number system. 3500 BC. Clay tablets with numbers.  
    http://www.math.sfu.ca/History_of_Math/math380notes/math380.html
    
    Extractions: © 1999 Christos Obretenov Also available in Microsoft Word 97 format: math380.zip Babylon Oldest civilization: Mesopotamia (Babylonia) The superiority of Babylonian mathematics is based on the place-value notation of its number system. 3500 BC Clay tablets with numbers 1800 BC King Hamorabi wrote laws on clay tablets Flourishing period of Babylonian math. 700’s BC King Nabonasssar Eclipse records 530 BC Triangular inscriptions of Bisistun (Iran) Cuneiform (script language of Babylon) deciphered by Rawlonson in 1800s Number System Algebra Babylonians were the only ancient people to solve quadratic equations as we do today.

23. Science In India: History Of Mathematics: Indian Mathematicians And Astronomers,
    Describes Indian mathematicians such as Aryabhatta who modelled the solar system, Bhaskar, Varahamira, Category Science Math History history of mathematics in India. 26. CT Rajagopal and MS Rangachari On an untappedsource of medieval Keralese mathematics, Arch. History Exact Sci.  
    http://members.tripod.com/~INDIA_RESOURCE/mathematics.htm
    
    Extractions: Get Five DVDs for $.49 each. Join now. Tell me when this page is updated SOUTH ASIAN HISTORY Pages from the history of the Indian sub-continent: Science and Mathematics in India History of Mathematics in India In all early civilizations, the first expression of mathematical understanding appears in the form of counting systems. Numbers in very early societies were typically represented by groups of lines, though later different numbers came to be assigned specific numeral names and symbols (as in India) or were designated by alphabetic letters (such as in Rome). Although today, we take our decimal system for granted, not all ancient civilizations based their numbers on a ten-base system. In ancient Babylon, a sexagesimal (base 60) system was in use. The Decimal System in Harappa In India a decimal system was already in place during the Harappan period, as indicated by an analysis of Harappan weights and measures. Weights corresponding to ratios of 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 have been identified, as have scales with decimal divisions. A particularly notable characteristic of Harappan weights and measures is their remarkable accuracy. A bronze rod marked in units of 0.367 inches points to the degree of precision demanded in those times. Such scales were particularly important in ensuring proper implementation of town planning rules that required roads of fixed widths to run at right angles to each other, for drains to be constructed of precise measurements, and for homes to be constructed according to specified guidelines. The existence of a gradated system of accurately marked weights points to the development of trade and commerce in Harappan society.

24. ICHM
    to encourage the study of the history of mathematics; and Aim of group is to promote scholarly learning Category Science Math History OrganizationsThe International Commission for the history of mathematics (ICHM) is an interunioncommission joining the International Mathematical Union (IMU) and the  
    http://www.math.uu.nl/ichm/
    
    Extractions: World Directory of Historians of Mathematics Registration Form The International Commission for the History of Mathematics (ICHM) is an inter-union commission joining the International Mathematical Union (IMU) and the Division of the History of Science (DHS) of the International Union for the History and Philosophy of Science (IUHPS). The ICHM has the following international aims The ICHM works toward these goals, first and foremost, through its official journal, Historia Mathematica . Founded in 1974 by Kenneth O. May, Historia Mathematica is currently under the editorship of Craig Fraser (University of Toronto) and Umberto Bottazzini (University of Palermo) and publishes original research on the history of the mathematical sciences in all periods and in all cultural settings. The ICHM also seeks to promote and encourage the history of mathematics through a variety of other activities, most notably:

25. COLOR: History Of Mathemathics In Africa
    history of mathematics in Africa. The Sphinx. Introduction. For tens of thousandsof years, Africa was in the center of mathematics history.  
    http://www.saxakali.com/COLOR_ASP/historymaf.htm
    
    Extractions: The Sphinx Introduction For tens of thousands of years, Africa was in the center of mathematics history. From the civilizations of southern, central and northern Africa came contributions which would enrich both ancient and modern understanding of nature through math and science (see Map of Africa ). From the measurement used in the African forest kingdoms, and the mathematics used in building the great stone complexes of Zimbabwe, to the efficient irrigation technologies, central administration, and the great accuracy of the dimensions of the pyramids, the achievements of Africans still give rise to wonder. Despite great achievements, there are still negative images of Africa and Africans worlwide (see Misconceptions About Africa ). In opposing these myths, Nwankwo Ezeabasili (1977) argues that African science is "African account of nature and how it works." He goes on to say that "...the black African has an authentic scientific culture." Africans were among the first humans to raise crops and to domesticate cattle 15,000 years ago ( Van Sertima 1984). "...between 17,000 and 18,500 years ago while ice still covered much of Europe - African peoples were already raising crops of wheat, barley, lentils , chick- peas, capers and dates" (

26. History Of Mathematics In The Americas
    history of mathematics in the Americas. Mesoamerican cultures wereamong the most developed of ancient civilizations( see History  
    http://www.saxakali.com/COLOR_ASP/historymam.htm
    
    Extractions: History of Mathematics in the Americas Mesoamerican cultures were among the most developed of ancient civilizations( see History of Mesoamericans ); they created a calendar to measure time, numerals to calculate finances and astronomy, glyphs to chronicle the lives of rulers, tables charting the movement of planets, and architecture that rival other ancient cultures in Africa, Asia and Europe. Geographical boundaries of the ancient Maya empire spread through the countries of Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, western Honduras and the five Mexican states of Yucatán, Quintana Roo, Tabasco, Campeche and Chiapas (see map ), a total area is around 500,000 square kilometers. The ancient Maya civilization lasted for 4,000 years, yet it is often dismissed because, even though the Mayas built huge stone temples and pyramids, they lacked metal tools and didn't use the wheel or beasts of burden. But the early Mesoamericans fashioned tools harder than steel, and discovered the concept of zero (something that escaped the Greeks and Romans). One of the Maya's unique contributions to architecture is the Korbel Arch, also called the Maya Arch, which was formed by projecting stone blocks out from each side of a wall until they met forming a peak. This technique was a handy substitute for a true arch. The Maya also invented the wheel but, dismissing its usefulness, only used it for children's toys. Mesoamerican cultures and histories overlap and influenced each other through trade and commerce, architecture, astronomy, mythology, and so on. Mesoamericans had and wanted different resources, which led to the development of extensive trade networks that knit together regional economies. People in the highlands wanted salt, honey and cacao beans from the lowlands, and bird feathers and jaguar skins from the forests. People in the lowlands wanted jade, obsidian, basalt and grinding stones from the mountains, to carve monuments, figurines, masks, and jewelry.

27. History Of Mathematics Home Page
    Includes classic texts by Hilbert and Euclid (a Java enhanced version of the Elements) a chronology, and links.  
    http://aleph0.clarku.edu/~djoyce/mathhist/
    
    Extractions: Every culture on earth has developed some mathematics. In some cases, this mathematics has spread from one culture to another. Now there is one predominant international mathematics, and this mathematics has quite a history. It has roots in ancient Egypt and Babylonia, then grew rapidly in ancient Greece. Mathematics written in ancient Greek was translated into Arabic. About the same time some mathematics of India was translated into Arabic. Later some of this mathematics was translated into Latin and became the mathematics of Western Europe. Over a period of several hundred years, it became the mathematics of the world. There are other places in the world that developed significant mathematics, such as China, southern India, and Japan, and they are interesting to study, but the mathematics of the other regions have not had much influence on current international mathematics. There is, of course, much mathematics being done these and other regions, but it is not the traditional math of the regions, but international mathematics. By far, the most significant development in mathematics was giving it firm logical foundations. This took place in ancient Greece in the centuries preceding Euclid. See

28. An Overview Of The History Of Mathematics
    An overview of the history of mathematics. How we view history. We view the historyof mathematics from our own position of understanding and sophistication.  
    http://www.geocities.com/Athens/8690/History_overview.html
    
    Extractions: Mathematics starts with counting. It is not reasonable, however, to suggest that early counting was mathematics. Only when some record of the counting was kept and, therefore, some representation of numbers occurred can mathematics be said to have started. In Babylonia mathematics developed from 2000 BC. Earlier a place value notation number system had evolved over a lengthy period with a number base of 60. It allowed arbitrarily large numbers and fractions to be represented and so proved to be the foundation of more high powered mathematical development. Number problems such as that of the Pythagorean triples (a,b,c) with a +b = c were studied from at least 1700 BC. Systems of linear equations were studied in the context of solving number problems. Quadratic equations were also studied and these examples led to a type of numerical algebra. Geometric problems relating to similar figures, area and volume were also studied and values obtained for The Babylonian basis of mathematics was inherited by the Greeks and independent development by the Greeks began from around 450 BC. Zeno of Elea 's paradoxes led to the atomic theory of Democritus . A more precise formulation of concepts led to the realisation that the rational numbers did not suffice to measure all lengths. A geometric formulation of irrational numbers arose. Studies of area led to a form of integration. The theory of conic sections show a high point in pure mathematical study by Apollonius . Further mathematical discoveries were driven by the astronomy, for example the study of trigonometry.

29. MathPages: History Of Mathematics
    history of mathematics. Pierre Gassendi, Mercurius in Sole Visus TheThought of a Thought Edgar Allan Poe The Prismoidal Formula  
    http://www.mathpages.com/home/ihistory.htm

30. Lectures On The History Of Mathematics
    Math 629 history of mathematics. Summer 1998. Instructor G. Donald Allen. MidtermExam. Sample Midterm Exam Summer. Lectures on the history of mathematics.  
    http://www.math.tamu.edu/~don.allen/history/m629_97a.html

31. History Of Mathematics - Main Page
    http://www.math.tamu.edu/~dallen/masters/hist_frame.htm

32. History Of Mathematics Department
    Offers graduate study and research, and courses in Akkadian, historiography, and ancient scientific texts.Category Reference Education Departments and Programshistory of mathematics at Brown. Department of history of mathematicsWilbour Hall Box 1900 2 Prospect Street, Providence Brown University  
    http://www.brown.edu/Departments/History_Mathematics/

33. History Of Mathematics
    history of mathematics. Mathematics is as old as civilization itself. Bythe necessary. With counting, the history of mathematics began. To  
    http://pratt.edu/~arch543p/help/history_of_mathematics.html
    
    Extractions: Note: the following has been abstracted from the Grolier Encyclopedia. Mathematics is as old as civilization itself. By the Neolithic Period, as life became settled and villages began to appear, writing and counting became increasingly useful, if not necessary. With counting, the history of mathematics began. To count the passage of time, to weave intricate patterns in baskets or fabrics, and to apportion goods, crops, and livestock required a basic sense of arithmetic. Similarly, even in the most rudimentary cultures, the ability to decorate pottery with intricate designs, to distinguish constellations among the stars, or to arrange stones, obelisks, and tombs in ritualistic formations indicates a sense of space and geometry. Islamic and Medieval Mathematics ... Philosophy of Mathematics The earliest knowledge of mathematics is preserved in Egyptian papyruses, Babylonian cuneiform tablets, and Greek manuscripts. They indicate that the first mathematical concerns involved ARITHMEtic, Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry. Among the earliest surviving mathematical texts are the famous Rhind papyrus (c.1750 BC) and the Golonishev papyrus. They reveal that the Egyptians used a decimal system; the unit was represented by a single line, and tens, hundreds, and thousands by hieroglyphic symbols. Arithmetic for the Egyptians was essentially additive; repeated doubling was used for multiplication. Except for the fraction 2/3, for which there was a special hieroglyph, all fractions were expressed as unit fractions of the form 1/n; a relatively simple fraction like 2/59 was always handled in the more complex though equivalent form 1/36 + 1/236 + 1/531 = 2/59.

34. History Of Mathematics
    history of mathematics. Martin's Press, New York (1971), pp. 200. Boyer, Carl (revisedby Uta Merzbach), A history of mathematics, Wiley 1968, 1991, pp 715.  
    http://www.math.utah.edu/history/

35. History Of Mathematics
    Math 3010 Topics in the history of mathematics, Spring 2001. Classmaterials are avaialable below in Acrobat (PDF) format. You will  
    http://www.math.utah.edu/~carlson/history/
    
    Extractions: Class materials are avaialable below in Acrobat (PDF) format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader for this. Please recall that my office hour is Thursdays at 1 PM. I encourage you to come see me then. I'm also available after class for questions or to make an appointment. Syllabus LectureOutline Slides Notes ...

36. History Of Maths
    Sites of interest Maths History Topics; history of mathematics HomePage; Women Mathematicians; history of mathematics Babylonia;  
    http://www.scit.wlv.ac.uk/university/scit/maths/history.htm

37. Description Of The History Of Mathematics E-mail List
    history of mathematics Email List. This is an unmoderated mailing groupfor individuals with a serious interest in the history of mathematics.  
    http://www.maa.org/features/history_list.html
    
    Extractions: Search MAA Online MAA Home This is an unmoderated mailing group for individuals with a serious interest in the history of mathematics. It deals with all aspects of the history of mathematics, including the following: If you would like to join this group on the history of mathematics, send email to: listserv@enterprise.maa.org consisting of the single line: subscribe math-history-list Within moments you will receive a message from "listserv" that you have been subscribed. Please save this message as it contains information about how to post messages to the list and how to unsubscribe. If you wish to unsubscribe you should send a message to listserv@enterprise.maa.org

38. The History Of Mathematics
    The history of mathematics. A Reader. It is a book which will beautifullycomplement the other history of mathematics works published by the MAA.  
    http://www.maa.org/pubs/books/hmr.html
    
    Extractions: Sold exclusively by the MAA in the United States under a special arrangement with Macmillan Publishing and The Open University in England. Text Supplement Anyone interested in the history of mathematics and especially in its use in the teaching of mathematics today will find much of interest in Fauvel and Gray's Reader. Its judicious use will enable a professor of mathematics not only to include original source material in appropriate courses, but also to provide students with the social and intellectual context in which the mathematics was developed. It is a book which will beautifully complement the other history of mathematics works published by the MAA. -Victor Katz This book contains a wide selection of readings in the history of mathematics from earliest times to the twentieth century. The variety of sources chosen illuminates several different approaches to the subject. They go from discussions of the origins of counting to the application of electronic computers, and from Euclid's Elements to Cantor's continuum hypothesis. Origins; Mathematics in Classical Greece; Euclid's Elements; Archimedes and Apollonius; Mathematical Traditions in the Hellenistic Age; Islamic Mathematics; Mathematics in Mediaeval Europe; Sixteenth-century European Mathematics; Mathematical Sciences in Tudor and Stuart England; Mathematics and the Scientific Revolution; Descartes, Fermat and their Contemporaries; Isaac Newton; Leibniz and his Followers; Euler and his Contemporaries; Gauss and the Origins of Structural Algebra; Non-Euclidean Geometry; Projective Geometry in the Nineteenth Century; The Rigorization of the Calculus; The Mechanization of Calculation.

39. History Of Mathematics: Egyptian Math, Pi, Magic Squares, Chinese Arithmetic, Me
    This web site links to informations overview of the history of mathematics,the number theories, and the history of mathematics at St. Andrew to 1700.  
    http://nunic.nu.edu/~frosamon/history/bc3000.html

40. Links To History Of Mathematics And Science Sites
    Links to historical information.Category Science Physics Fluid Mechanics and DynamicsThese are the history of science, technology, aviation, and mathematicssites which I've collected. This is a history of mathematics site.  
    http://www.eng.vt.edu/fluids/msc/hist.htm
    
    Extractions: These are the history of science, technology, aviation, and mathematics sites which I've collected. I'm always looking for more of these. Drop me a line if I've missed a good one. General History of Math and Science Pages: History of Fluid Mechanics, Aviation, Etc: Here is a synopsis entitled Highlights in the History of Hydraulics by Hunter Rouse. The page also includes a nice reference list. Speaking of hydraulics, here is a site with biographical information on Henry Darcy , a major contributor to the theory of pipe flow and porous media.

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