Republic of numbers: unexpected stories of mathematical Americans through history
Publication details: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2019. Baltimore:Description: viii; 244 p. hb; 23 cmISBN:- 9781421433080
- 510.92273 ROB
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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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