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University of South Carolina - SPRING 2011 | ||
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Math Through the Ages: A Gentle History for Teachers and Others (1st Edition) by William P. Berlinghoff, Fernando Q. Gouvea Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2002 ISBN-10: 1-881929-21-3 / 1881929213 ISBN-13: 978-1-881929-21-5 / 9781881929215 'Where did math come from? Who thought up all those algebra symbols, and why? This text answers these questions and many other in an informal, easygoing style that's accessible to teachers, students and anyone who is curious about the history of mathematical ideas." |