
Universal History of Numbers (3 volume box set)
Georges Ifrah(Author)
The Harvill Press
Published on 26. October 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
1500 pages
978-1-86046-792-9 (ISBN)
Description
A comprehensive history of numbers and mathematics, in a three-volume set. Georges Ifrah, a maths teacher, gave up his job and travelled around the world to assemble a complete answer to the question, "Where do numbers come from?" This work covers the art and science of numeration from Magnon Man to the electronic spreadsheet; from Scandinavia to China, via the Classical World, Mesopotamia, the Arab lands, India and South America. Ifrah looks at the metric system, the binary system, all the methods, many of the false starts, and addresses the intriguing question: how did they manage all those centuries without a zero? The text is aided with figures and tables throughout.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Vintage Publishing
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
illustrations, tables
Weight
2314 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-86046-792-9 (9781860467929)
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