History of mathematical symbols

Author: Xu Pinfang, Zhang Hong
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: Mathematical symbols are signs used in mathematical literature to represent mathematical concepts, relationships, and more. This book explores the origins of over 200 common symbols, with a focus on the production and historical development of more than 100 frequently used symbols. The authors conduct research based on extensive ancient mathematical texts, using history as evidence to establish a self-contained system with strong readability. This book is suitable for university and high school teachers and students as teaching references and extracurricular reading, as well as for enthusiasts of the history of mathematics and cultural history.