Republic of numbers: unexpected stories of mathematical Americans through history

By:

Roberts, David Lindsay

Publication details: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2019. Baltimore:Description: viii; 244 p. hb; 23 cmISBN:

9781421433080

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

510.92273 ROB

Summary: This book tells the story of how America changed from a nation devoid of mathematical interest and expertise into a powerhouse of thinkers. The story is told chronologically, with one example pulled from each decade; these chapters reveal pivotal moments in America's mathematical maturation and feature a diverse cast of historical figures.

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This book tells the story of how America changed from a nation devoid of mathematical interest and expertise into a powerhouse of thinkers. The story is told chronologically, with one example pulled from each decade; these chapters reveal pivotal moments in America's mathematical maturation and feature a diverse cast of historical figures.

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