Roberts, David Lindsay  <br/><br/>
Republic of numbers: unexpected stories of mathematical Americans through history 

 - Baltimore:  Johns Hopkins University Press,  2019. 
 - viii; 244 p.  hb;  23 cm. 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781421433080 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Mathematics <br/>United States<br/>History<br/>Biography
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>510.92273 ROB