Origins Of Mathematical Words
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Origins Of Mathematical Words
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Author : Anthony Lo Bello
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2013-12-16
Origins Of Mathematical Words written by Anthony Lo Bello and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-16 with Mathematics categories.
The most comprehensive math root dictionary ever published. Outstanding Academic Title, Choice Do you ever wonder about the origins of mathematical terms such as ergodic, biholomorphic, and strophoid? Here Anthony Lo Bello explains the roots of these and better-known words like asymmetric, gradient, and average. He provides Greek, Latin, and Arabic text in its original form to enhance each explanation. This sophisticated, one-of-a-kind reference for mathematicians and word lovers is based on decades of the author's painstaking research and work. Origins of Mathematical Words supplies definitions for words such as conchoid (a shell-shaped curve derived from the Greek noun for "mussel") and zenith (Arabic for "way overhead"), as well as approximation (from the Latin proximus, meaning "nearest"). These and hundreds of other terms wait to be discovered within the pages of this mathematical and etymological treasure chest.
The Words Of Mathematics
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Author : Steven Schwartzman
language : en
Publisher: MAA
Release Date : 1994
The Words Of Mathematics written by Steven Schwartzman and has been published by MAA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Mathematics categories.
This book explains the origins of over 1500 mathematical terms used in English.
Origins Of Mathematical Words
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Author : Anthony Lo Bello
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2013-12-16
Origins Of Mathematical Words written by Anthony Lo Bello and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-16 with History categories.
The most comprehensive math root dictionary ever published. Outstanding Academic Title, Choice Do you ever wonder about the origins of mathematical terms such as ergodic, biholomorphic, and strophoid? Here Anthony Lo Bello explains the roots of these and better-known words like asymmetric, gradient, and average. He provides Greek, Latin, and Arabic text in its original form to enhance each explanation. This sophisticated, one-of-a-kind reference for mathematicians and word lovers is based on decades of the author's painstaking research and work. Origins of Mathematical Words supplies definitions for words such as conchoid (a shell-shaped curve derived from the Greek noun for "mussel") and zenith (Arabic for "way overhead"), as well as approximation (from the Latin proximus, meaning "nearest"). These and hundreds of other terms wait to be discovered within the pages of this mathematical and etymological treasure chest.
Enlightening Symbols
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Author : Joseph Mazur
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2016-12-06
Enlightening Symbols written by Joseph Mazur and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-06 with Mathematics categories.
An entertaining look at the origins of mathematical symbols While all of us regularly use basic math symbols such as those for plus, minus, and equals, few of us know that many of these symbols weren't available before the sixteenth century. What did mathematicians rely on for their work before then? And how did mathematical notations evolve into what we know today? In Enlightening Symbols, popular math writer Joseph Mazur explains the fascinating history behind the development of our mathematical notation system. He shows how symbols were used initially, how one symbol replaced another over time, and how written math was conveyed before and after symbols became widely adopted. Traversing mathematical history and the foundations of numerals in different cultures, Mazur looks at how historians have disagreed over the origins of the numerical system for the past two centuries. He follows the transfigurations of algebra from a rhetorical style to a symbolic one, demonstrating that most algebra before the sixteenth century was written in prose or in verse employing the written names of numerals. Mazur also investigates the subconscious and psychological effects that mathematical symbols have had on mathematical thought, moods, meaning, communication, and comprehension. He considers how these symbols influence us (through similarity, association, identity, resemblance, and repeated imagery), how they lead to new ideas by subconscious associations, how they make connections between experience and the unknown, and how they contribute to the communication of basic mathematics. From words to abbreviations to symbols, this book shows how math evolved to the familiar forms we use today.
Greek Mathematical Thought And The Origin Of Algebra
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Author : Jacob Klein
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2013-04-22
Greek Mathematical Thought And The Origin Of Algebra written by Jacob Klein and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-22 with Mathematics categories.
Important study focuses on the revival and assimilation of ancient Greek mathematics in the 13th-16th centuries, via Arabic science, and the 16th-century development of symbolic algebra. 1968 edition. Bibliography.
Number Words And Number Symbols
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Author : Karl W. Menninger
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1977
Number Words And Number Symbols written by Karl W. Menninger and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977 with categories.
The Nature And Origin Of Mathematical Skills
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Author : J.I.D. Campbell
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 1992-08-07
The Nature And Origin Of Mathematical Skills written by J.I.D. Campbell and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992-08-07 with Psychology categories.
A broad range of current experimental research on numerical cognition and the acquisition of mathematical skills is covered in this volume. The individual chapters provide in-depth analysis of specific issues, methodologies, phenomena, and theory. The book is divided into two parts. In the first part the focus is on the acquisition and development of numerical skills. Part 2 of the book contains research on the information-processing basis of numerical skills, focusing on the mechanisms of perception, attention, and memory that support number skills. The range of theoretical and methodological orientations represented in the volume captures both the diversity and coherence of contemporary research into mathematical skills. The research of educational psychologists, cognitive psychologists, and cognitive neuropsychologists mutually informs and reinforces theoretical developments within each area. The multidisciplinary interest in mathematics skills reflects the pervasiveness and importance of mathematics in education, technology, and science, and also indicates that questions about mathematical competence address important issues in diverse areas of psychology and cognitive science.
Mathematics Its Historical Aspects Wonders And Beyond
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Author : Arthur D Kramer
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2022-06-29
Mathematics Its Historical Aspects Wonders And Beyond written by Arthur D Kramer and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-29 with Mathematics categories.
Whenever the topic of mathematics is mentioned, people tend to indicate their weakness in the subject as a result of not having enjoyed its instruction during their school experience. Many students unfortunately do not have very positive experiences when learning mathematics, which can result from teachers who have a tendency 'to teach to the test'. This is truly unfortunate for several reasons. First, basic algebra and geometry, which are taken by almost all students, are not difficult subjects, and all students should be able to master them with the proper motivational instruction. Second, we live in a technical age, and being comfortable with basic mathematics can certainly help you deal with life's daily challenges. Other, less tangible reasons, are the pleasure one can experience from understanding the many intricacies of mathematics and its relation to the real world, experiencing the satisfaction of solving a mathematical problem, and discovering the intrinsic beauty and historical development of many mathematical expressions and relationships. These are some of the experiences that this book is designed to deliver to the reader.The book offers 101 mathematical gems, some of which may require a modicum of high school mathematics and others, just a desire to carefully apply oneself to the ideas. Many folks have spent years encountering mathematical terms, symbols, relationships and other esoteric expressions. Their origins and their meanings may never have been revealed, such as the symbols +, -, =, π. ꝏ, √, ∑, and many others. This book provides a delightful insight into the origin of mathematical symbols and popular theorems such as the Pythagorean Theorem and the Fibonacci Sequence, common mathematical mistakes and curiosities, intriguing number relationships, and some of the different mathematical procedures in various countries. The book uses a historical and cultural approach to the topics, which enhances the subject matter and greatly adds to its appeal. The mathematical material can, therefore, be more fully appreciated and understood by anyone who has a curiosity and interest in mathematics, especially if in their past experience they were expected to simply accept ideas and concepts without a clear understanding of their origins and meaning. It is hoped that this will cast a new and positive picture of mathematics and provide a more favorable impression of this most important subject and be a different experience than what many may have previously encountered. It is also our wish that some of the fascination and beauty of mathematics shines through in these presentations.
The Words Of Mathematics An Etymological Dictionary Of Mathematical Terms In English
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Author : Steven Schwartzman
language : en
Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.
Release Date : 1994-12-31
The Words Of Mathematics An Etymological Dictionary Of Mathematical Terms In English written by Steven Schwartzman and has been published by American Mathematical Soc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-12-31 with Mathematics categories.
Explains the orgins of over 1500 mathematical terms used in English. This book concentrates on where those terms come from and what their literal meanings are.
Math Through The Ages
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Author : William P. Berlinghoff
language : en
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Release Date : 2019-03-20
Math Through The Ages written by William P. Berlinghoff and has been published by Courier Dover Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-20 with Mathematics categories.
"This is a beautiful, important book, a pleasure to read, in which the history recounted truly illuminates the mathematical ideas, and the ideas themselves are superbly explained; a wonderful accomplishment." — Barry Mazur, Harvard University "Math Through the Ages is a treasure, one of the best history of math books at its level ever written. Somehow, it manages to stay true to a surprisingly sophisticated story, while respecting the needs of its audience. Its overview of the subject captures most of what one needs to know, and the 30 sketches are small gems of exposition that stimulate further exploration." — Glen Van Brummelen, Quest University Designed for students just beginning their study of the discipline, this concise introductory history of mathematics is supplemented by brief but in-depth sketches of the more important individual topics. Covering such subjects as algebra symbols, negative numbers, the metric system, quadratic equations, and much more, this widely adopted work invites and encourages further study of mathematics.