A Brief History of Numbers
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Author Description
The World Around Us Is Saturated With Numbers. They Are A Fundamental Pillar Of Our Modern Society, And Accepted And Used With Hardly A Second Thought. But How Did This State Of Affairs Come To Be? In This Book, Leo Corry Tells The Story Behind The Idea Of Number From The Early Days Of The Pythagoreans, Up Until The Turn Of The Twentieth Century. He Presents An Overview Of How Numbers Were Handled And Conceived In Classical Greek Mathematics, In The Mathematics Of Islam, In European Mathematics Of The Middle Ages And The Renaissance, During The Scientific Revolution, All The Way Through To The.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the historical evolution of the concept of number from ancient philosophical origins to the formalization of mathematics at the turn of the twentieth century. Leo Corry, a historian of mathematics, utilizes a chronological framework to trace how numerical systems were conceptualized and manipulated across diverse cultures. By examining the shift from early Pythagorean thought to modern mathematical standards, the author provides a structured analysis of how numbers became the foundational pillar of contemporary society.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical development of numerical concepts from the Pythagoreans to the early 1900s.
- Comparative analysis of mathematical traditions in Classical Greece, Islamic scholarship, and European Renaissance mathematics.
- Examination of the impact of the Scientific Revolution on numerical theory.
Scope Limits
- The text does not cover advanced developments in mathematics occurring after the turn of the twentieth century.
- The analysis focuses primarily on the conceptual history of numbers rather than applied computational techniques.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts highlight this work as a clear and accessible survey for those interested in the intellectual history of mathematics. Readers frequently note that the prose maintains a balance between historical narrative and technical explanation, making it suitable for both students and general enthusiasts.
Page Count:
368
Publication Date:
2015-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0191007064
ISBN-13:
9780191007064
Non-Fiction
History
Number Theory
Mathematics
Mathematics history
Science History
