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The Universal History Of Numbers
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Author : Georges Ifrah
language : en
Publisher: Wiley
Release Date : 2000-10-09
The Universal History Of Numbers written by Georges Ifrah and has been published by Wiley this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-10-09 with Mathematics categories.
"Georges Ifrah is the man. This book, quite simply, rules. . . . It is outstanding . . . a mind-boggling and enriching experience." –The Guardian (London) "Monumental. . . . a fascinating journey taking us through many different cultures."–The Times (London)"Ifrah’s book amazes and fascinates by the scope of its scholarship. It is nothing less than the history of the human race told through figures." –International Herald Tribune Now in paperback, here is Georges Ifrah’s landmark international bestseller–the first complete, universal study of the invention and evolution of numbers the world over. A riveting history of counting and calculating, from the time of the cave dwellers to the twentieth century, this fascinating volume brings numbers to thrilling life, explaining their development in human terms, the intriguing situations that made them necessary, and the brilliant achievements in human thought that they made possible. It takes us through the numbers story from Europe to China, via ancient Greece and Rome, Mesopotamia, Latin America, India, and the Arabic countries. Exploring the many ways civilizations developed and changed their mathematical systems, Ifrah imparts a unique insight into the nature of human thought–and into how our understanding of numbers and the ways they shape our lives have changed and grown over thousands of years. "Dazzling."–Kirkus Reviews "Sure to transfix readers."–PublishersWeekly
The Universal History Of Numbers
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Author : Georges Ifrah
language : en
Publisher: Harvill Press
Release Date : 1998
The Universal History Of Numbers written by Georges Ifrah and has been published by Harvill Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Mathematics categories.
The book explores the science of numeration as it has developed all over the world, from Europe to China, via the Classical World, Mesopotamia, South America and, above all, India and the Arab lands.
From One To Zero
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Author : Georges Ifrah
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Group
Release Date : 1987
From One To Zero written by Georges Ifrah and has been published by Penguin Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Mathematics categories.
"Traces the development of numerical systems in Sumerian, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Chinese, Babylonian, and Mayan cultures, and examines the origins of the Hindu-Arabic numerals we use today"--Back cover.
The Universal History Of Numbers 3 The Computer And The Information Revolution
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Author : Georges Ifrah
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
The Universal History Of Numbers 3 The Computer And The Information Revolution written by Georges Ifrah and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Computers categories.
Numbers Are One Of Two Creations (The Other Being The Alphabet) Of The Human Spirit Which Have Given Us Today S World. The Three Volumes Of The Universal History Of Numbers Are Probably The First Comprehensive History Of Numbers And Of Counting From Prehistory To The Modern Age. They Are Also The Story Of How The Human Race Has Learnt To Think Logically. In Volume 3 Georges Ifrah Has Written By Far The Fullest Survey Of The Birth And Growth Of Informatics, And A Revolutionary Account Of The Interface Between Arithmetic, Algebra, Logic And Computing. He Explains The Birth Of Algebra And Shows How The Use Of Algebraic Symbols Has Shaped The Very Ways In Which We Reason, And Has Led To Previously Unimaginable Forms Of Calculation And Computation. The Core Of This Volume Gives The Most Lucid Account Of The Origins And Development Of The Computer Revolution, Going Back To The Calculating Machines Invented More Than A Hundred Years Ago. He Concludes With A Synthesis Of The Development Of Number Technology As A Function Of Logic, And Gives Suggestive Pointers To The Paths Along Which Information Technology Is Likely To Take Us. Amazing, Captivating And Enriching, The Universal History Of Numbers Is A Must Read Not Only For Specialists And Academics, But Also For The Average Reader Who Is Interested In The Development Of Civilization.
A Universal History Of The Destruction Of Books
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Author : Fernando Báez
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
A Universal History Of The Destruction Of Books written by Fernando Báez and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with History categories.
Examines the many reasons and motivations for the destruction of books throughout history, citing specific acts from the smashing of ancient Sumerian tablets to the looting of libraries in post-war Iraq.
The Politics Of Large Numbers
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Author : Alain Desrosières
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 1998
The Politics Of Large Numbers written by Alain Desrosières and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with History categories.
Begins with study of history of statistics, and shows how the evolution of modern statistics has been inextricably bound up with the knowledge and power of governments.
Numbers And The Making Of Us
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Author : Caleb Everett
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2017-03-13
Numbers And The Making Of Us written by Caleb Everett and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-13 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
“A fascinating book.” —James Ryerson, New York Times Book Review A Smithsonian Best Science Book of the Year Winner of the PROSE Award for Best Book in Language & Linguistics Carved into our past and woven into our present, numbers shape our perceptions of the world far more than we think. In this sweeping account of how the invention of numbers sparked a revolution in human thought and culture, Caleb Everett draws on new discoveries in psychology, anthropology, and linguistics to reveal the many things made possible by numbers, from the concept of time to writing, agriculture, and commerce. Numbers are a tool, like the wheel, developed and refined over millennia. They allow us to grasp quantities precisely, but recent research confirms that they are not innate—and without numbers, we could not fully grasp quantities greater than three. Everett considers the number systems that have developed in different societies as he shares insights from his fascinating work with indigenous Amazonians. “This is bold, heady stuff... The breadth of research Everett covers is impressive, and allows him to develop a narrative that is both global and compelling... Numbers is eye-opening, even eye-popping.” —New Scientist “A powerful and convincing case for Everett’s main thesis: that numbers are neither natural nor innate to humans.” —Wall Street Journal
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.
The Universal History Of Computing
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Author : Georges Ifrah
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
The Universal History Of Computing written by Georges Ifrah and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Computers categories.
A brilliant follow-up to a landmark international bestseller "Suppose every instrument could by command or by anticipation of need execute its function on its own; suppose that spindles could weave of their own accord, and plectra strike the strings of zithers by themselves; then craftsmen would have no need of hand-work, and masters have no need of slaves." –Aristotle Called the Indiana Jones of arithmetic, Georges Ifrah embarked in 1974 on a ten-year quest to discover where numbers come from and what they say about us. His first book, the highly praised Universal History of Numbers, drew from this remarkable journey, presented the first complete account of the invention and evolution of numbers the world over–and became an international bestseller. In The Universal History of Computing, Ifrah continues his exhilarating exploration into the fascinating world of numbers. In this fun, engaging but no less learned book, he traces the development of computing from the invention of the abacus to the creation of the binary system three centuries ago to the incredible conceptual, scientific, and technical achievements that made the first modern computers possible. He shows us how various cultures, scientists, and industries across the world struggled to break free of the tedious labor of mental calculation and, as a result, he reveals the evolution of the human mind. Evoking the excitement and joy that accompanied the grand mathematical undertakings throughout history, Ifrah takes us along as he revisits a multitude of cultures, from Roman times and the Chinese Common Era to twentieth-century England and America. We meet mathematicians, visionaries, philosophers, and scholars from every corner of the world and from every period of history. We witness the dead ends and regressions in the computer’s development, as well as the advances and illuminating discoveries. We learn about the births of the pocket calculator, the adding machine, the cash register, and even automata. We find out how the origins of the computer can be found in the European Renaissance, along with how World War II influenced the development of analytical calculation. And we explore such hot topics as numerical codes and the recent discovery of new kinds of number systems, such as "surreal" numbers. Adventurous and enthralling, The Universal History of Computing is an astonishing achievement that not only unravels the epic tale of computing, but also tells the compelling story of human intelligence–and how much farther we still have to go. GEORGES IFRAH is an independent scholar and former math teacher. E. F. Harding, the primary translator, is a statistician and mathematician who has taught at Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Cambridge Universities. SOPHIE WOOD, cotranslator, is a specialist in technical translation from French. Ian Monk, cotranslator, has translated the works of Georges Perec and Daniel Pennac. ELIZABETH CLEGG, cotranslator, is also an interpreter who has worked on a number of government and international agency projects. Guido Waldman, cotranslator, has translated several classic literary works. In this engaging successor to The Universal History of Numbers, you’ll discover the entire story of the calculation of yesteryear and the computation of today. From the invention of the abacus to the creation of the binary system three centuries ago to the conceptual, scientific, and technical achievements that made the earliest computers possible, highly acclaimed author and mathematician Georges Ifrah provides an illuminating glimpse into humankind’s greatest intellectual tale: the story of computing. PRAISE FOR GEORGES IFRAH’S The Universal History of Numbers "Georges Ifrah is the man. This book, quite simply, rules. . . . It is outstanding . . . a mind-boggling and enriching experience." –The Guardian (London) "Monumental . . . a fascinating journey taking us through many different cultures."–The Times (London) "Ifrah’s book amazes and fascinates by the scope of its scholarship. It is nothing less than the history of the human race told through figures."–International Herald Tribune "Dazzling."–Kirkus Reviews "Sure to transfix readers."–Publishers Weekly
An Introduction To The Theory Of Surreal Numbers
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Author : Harry Gonshor
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1986-09-18
An Introduction To The Theory Of Surreal Numbers written by Harry Gonshor and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986-09-18 with Mathematics categories.
These notes provide a formal introduction to the theory of surreal numbers in a clear and lucid style.