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From Five Fingers to Infinity: A Journey Through the History of Mathematics Paperback – June, 1994

by Frank J. Swetz (Editor)

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This is a gripping account, full of surprises, of one of the greatest adventures in human thought, and at the same time a user-friendly introduction to many vital mathematical concepts. It is a global survey of the history of mathematics, suitable for people with no background in mathematics, as well as for the more informed reader or teacher. "From Five Fingers to Infinity" tells the story of the history of mathematics in the form of 114 articles, organised in a chronological and thematic manner. Together the articles cover all the most important areas, and can be read as a consistent narrative history. The articles are best by writers such as Carl Boyer, Howard Eves, Morris Kline, and Dirk Struik. Among the distinctive features of this volume are a multicultural treatment, with consideration of the mathematical accomplishments of traditional peoples, native Americans and others, not usually discussed in histories of mathematics; actual translations from early groundbreaking mathematical texts; a comprehensive review of Babylonian mathematical achievements; a sensitivity to the social and cultural context of mathematical endeavours; over 300 illustrations, and 18 "historical exhibits"; and informative introductions and pointers and extensive bibliographical information. Each article is short and self-contained. "From Five Fingers to Infinity" has been conceived and designed for three uses: enjoyable personal reading; as a general reference on the history of mathematics; and as a classroom text.

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Paperback: 704 pages
Publisher: Open Court Pub Co; 1st edition (June 1994)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0812691946
ISBN-13: 978-0812691948
Product Dimensions: 1.5 x 8.2 x 10 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Excellent resource for any high-school math teacher

By A Customer on August 5, 1999

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I read this book during the summer, and I know it will help my teaching. The amount of historical information this book contains is extraordinary, and I truly believe that this would be a valuable resource to any high school math teacher looking to make a class more interesting, more alive. Get the book!

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