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An exploration of the interaction between mathematics, mathematicians and society. What would Newton see if he looked out his window?

This textbook provides a unified and concise exploration of undergraduate mathematics by approaching the subject through its history. Readers will discover the

This compact, well-written history covers major mathematical ideas and techniques from the ancient Near East to 20th-century computer theory, surveying the work

This new edition brings the fascinating and intriguing history of mathematics to life The Second Edition of this internationally acclaimed text has been thoroug

This monumental book traces the origins and development of mathematics in the ancient Middle East, from its earliest beginnings in the fourth millennium BCE to