
Mathematical Thought from Ancient to Modern Times
Morris Kline
Traces the development of mathematics from its beginnings in Babylonia and ancient Egypt to the work of Riemann and Godel in modern times.
Buy this book at Amazon- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Year
- 1990
- ISBN-13
- 9780195061352
- Genre
- Science & Technology
- Topics
- History of mathematicsAncient mathematicsDevelopment of mathematical thought
Awards
- National Book Award for NonfictionShortlistedMajor(1973)
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