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Math through the ages : a gentle history for teachers and others

by William Berlinghoff, Fernando Gouvea

This volume traces the history of maths through twenty-five sketches covering topics such as algebra and the metric system. It features a broad historical overview, study questions, and projects suitable for students and educators.

Accession 5242 ISBN 9780883857366 Publisher Oxton House and The Mathematical Associtaion of America
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