Mathematics: From the Birth of Numbers

This extraordinary work takes the reader on a long and fascinating journey–from the dual invention of numbers and language, through the major realms of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus, to the final destination of differential equations, with excursions into mathematical logic, set theory, topology, fractals, probability, and assorted other mathematical byways.

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Co

Date Published: 1997

Book Condition: Near fine hardcover in like dust jacket showing minimal edge wear and minor bumping to boards

ISBN: 039304002X