A little history of mathematics
Authored Book
Lawrence, S. 2025. A little history of mathematics. New York & London Yale University Press.
Type | Authored Book |
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Title | A little history of mathematics |
Authors | Lawrence, S. |
Abstract | A lively, accessible history of mathematics throughout the ages and across the globe Mathematics is fundamental to our daily lives. Science, computing, economics—all aspects of modern life rely on some kind of maths. But how did our ancestors think about numbers? How did they use mathematics to explain and understand the world around them? Where do numbers even come from? In this Little History, Snezana Lawrence traces the fascinating history of mathematics, from the Egyptians and Babylonians to Renaissance masters and enigma codebreakers. Like literature, music, or philosophy, mathematics has a rich history of breakthroughs, creativity and experimentation. And its story is a global one. We see Chinese Mathematical Art from 200 BCE, the invention of algebra in Baghdad's House of Wisdom, and sangaku geometrical theorems at Japanese shrines. Lawrence goes beyond the familiar names of Newton and Pascal, exploring the prominent role women have played in the history of maths, including Emmy Noether and Maryam Mirzakhani. |
Keywords | mathematics; history; Egyptians; Algebra; House of Wisdom; Emmy Noether; Maryam Mirzakhani |
Sustainable Development Goals | 4 Quality education |
Middlesex University Theme | Creativity, Culture & Enterprise |
Series | Little Histories |
ISBN | 9780300273731 |
Publisher | Yale University Press |
Place of publication | New York & London |
Copyright Year | 2025 |
Publication dates | |
08 Apr 2025 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 06 Nov 2024 |
Output status | In press |
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