An introduction to the early development of mathematics. ([2016])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Michael K.J. Goodman.
• Authors: Goodman, Michael K. J, 1952-
• 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 .
• Publisher Details: Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 510.9014; Mathematics -- History; Mathematics, Ancient
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781119105053
• Related ISBNs: 9781119104971
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.