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An easy-to-read presentation of the early history of mathematics Engaging and accessible, An Introduction to the Early Development of Mathematics provides a captivating introduction to the history of ancient mathematics in early civilizations for a nontechnical audience.

Table of Contents

Preface ix

Acknowledgments xv

1 Introduction 1

2 Mathematical Anthropology 3

3 Ancient Egyptian Mathematics 9

Answers to Problems 31

4 Ancient Chinese Mathematics 37

Answers to Problems 74

5 Babylonian Mathematics 79

Answers to Problems 106

6 Mathematical Archeology 113

7 Classical Greek Mathematics 127

Answers to Problems 159

8 Early Hindu Mathematics 163

Answers to Problems 178

9 Early Arabian Mathematics 181

Answers to Problems 204

Appendix A: Suggestions for Exercises 207

Appendix B: a Theory About Base 60 in Babylonia 221

Further Reading 227

Recommended Websites and Videos 229

Index 231

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 18/03/2016
      ISBN13: 9781119104971, 978-1119104971
      ISBN10: 1119104971

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An easy-to-read presentation of the early history of mathematics Engaging and accessible, An Introduction to the Early Development of Mathematics provides a captivating introduction to the history of ancient mathematics in early civilizations for a nontechnical audience.

      Table of Contents

      Preface ix

      Acknowledgments xv

      1 Introduction 1

      2 Mathematical Anthropology 3

      3 Ancient Egyptian Mathematics 9

      Answers to Problems 31

      4 Ancient Chinese Mathematics 37

      Answers to Problems 74

      5 Babylonian Mathematics 79

      Answers to Problems 106

      6 Mathematical Archeology 113

      7 Classical Greek Mathematics 127

      Answers to Problems 159

      8 Early Hindu Mathematics 163

      Answers to Problems 178

      9 Early Arabian Mathematics 181

      Answers to Problems 204

      Appendix A: Suggestions for Exercises 207

      Appendix B: a Theory About Base 60 in Babylonia 221

      Further Reading 227

      Recommended Websites and Videos 229

      Index 231

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