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Evolution of mathematical concepts: An elementary study

By:

Wilder, Raymond L

Material type:

TextLanguage: English Publication details: Englans Open University Press 1973Description: xx, 216 p. Includes bibliographical reference and indexSubject(s):

Other classification:

B K8/SC

Summary: A prominent educator offers a unique exploration of modern mathematics' evolutionary development. Rather than conducting a survey of the history or philosophy of mathematics, the author envisions mathematics as a broad cultural phenomenon. His treatment examines and illustrates how such concepts as number and length were affected by historic and social events.

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Reference

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	Reference	Ratan Tata Library	Ratan Tata Library			B K8/SC (Browse shelf(Opens below))					Not for loan			RT1148297

A prominent educator offers a unique exploration of modern mathematics' evolutionary development. Rather than conducting a survey of the history or philosophy of mathematics, the author envisions mathematics as a broad cultural phenomenon. His treatment examines and illustrates how such concepts as number and length were affected by historic and social events.

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