A Brief History of Mathematics (English Version) (English Version)

Author: Keith
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Publication Date: 2004-10-01
Features:
● Flexible organization: This book primarily introduces the development of mathematics in various regions and time periods in chronological order, extending up to the 20th century.
● Astronomy: Since the development of astronomy is closely related to mathematics, the book includes rich content on astronomy.
● Global perspective: The book not only covers European mathematics but also includes the mathematical developments in China, India, and the Islamic world.
● Typical exercises and selected solutions: Each chapter contains numerous exercises, and the book provides solutions to some of them, allowing readers to better understand the content of each chapter.
● Additional pedagogical guidance: The appendix details how to use the book's content in mathematics teaching.
The author is one of the world's most renowned historians and educators of mathematics. Through this book, he presents readers with the history of mathematics's development from ancient to modern times, including its evolution in both Eastern and Western worlds. The book's edition won the 1995 Watson Davis Award from the American Society for the History of Science for its accessibility and engaging style. This book is suitable as a textbook for related mathematics courses in higher education institutions and also for readers interested in the history of mathematics.