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The Crest of the Peacock: - Paperback, by Joseph George Gheverghese - Acceptable
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- Book Title
- The Crest of the Peacock: Non-European Roots of Mathematics - Thi
- ISBN
- 9780691135267
- Publication Name
- Crest of the Peacock : Non-European Roots of Mathematics-Third Edition
- Item Length
- 9.6in
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Publication Year
- 2010
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.6in
- Features
- Revised
- Item Width
- 6in
- Item Weight
- 28 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 592 Pages
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Ranging from the Ishango Bone of central Africa and the Inca quipu of South America to the dawn of modern mathematics, this book points out that human beings everywhere have been capable of advanced and innovative mathematical thinking. It shows us the deep influence that the Egyptians and Babylonians had on the Greeks.
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Publisher
Princeton University Press
ISBN-10
0691135266
ISBN-13
9780691135267
eBay Product ID (ePID)
84436683
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Crest of the Peacock : Non-European Roots of Mathematics-Third Edition
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Revised
Publication Year
2010
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
592 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.6in
Item Height
1.6in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
28 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Qa22.J67 2011
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Edition Number
3
Reviews
Praise for Princeton's previous editions: "What is valuable here is the unified approach that Joseph brings . . . and the non-technical clarity that the attempt to reorder historical priorities and educate his readers out of their European prejudices requires.", Praise for Princeton's previous editions: "Enthralling. . . . After reading it, we cannot see the past in the same comforting haze of age-old stories, faithfully and uncritically retold from teacher to pupil down the years. . . . Invaluable for mathematics teachers at all levels." -- New Scientist, Praise for Princeton's previous editions: "Enthralling. . . . After reading it, we cannot see the past in the same comforting haze of age-old stories, faithfully and uncritically retold from teacher to pupil down the years. . . . Invaluable for mathematics teachers at all levels.", Praise for Princeton's previous editions: "Enthralling. . . . After reading it, we cannot see the past in the same comforting haze of age-old stories, faithfully and uncritically retold from teacher to pupil down the years. . . . Invaluable for mathematics teachers at all levels."-- New Scientist, Praise for Princeton's previous editions: "What is valuable here is the unified approach that Joseph brings . . . and the non-technical clarity that the attempt to reorder historical priorities and educate his readers out of their European prejudices requires., Praise for Princeton's previous editions: "What is valuable here is the unified approach that Joseph brings . . . and the non-technical clarity that the attempt to reorder historical priorities and educate his readers out of their European prejudices requires." -- Times Literary Supplement, Praise for Princeton's previous editions: "Enthralling. . . . After reading it, we cannot see the past in the same comforting haze of age-old stories, faithfully and uncritically retold from teacher to pupil down the years. . . . Invaluable for mathematics teachers at all levels., Praise for Princetons previous editions: "Enthralling. . . . After reading it, we cannot see the past in the same comforting haze of age-old stories, faithfully and uncritically retold from teacher to pupil down the years. . . . Invaluable for mathematics teachers at all levels."-- New Scientist, Praise for Princeton's previous editions: "Enthralling. . . . After reading it, we cannot see the past in the same comforting haze of age-old stories, faithfully and uncritically retold from teacher to pupil down the years. . . . Invaluable for mathematics teachers at all levels. -- New Scientist, Praise for Princetons previous editions: "What is valuable here is the unified approach that Joseph brings . . . and the non-technical clarity that the attempt to reorder historical priorities and educate his readers out of their European prejudices requires."-- Times Literary Supplement, Praise for Princeton's previous editions: "What is valuable here is the unified approach that Joseph brings . . . and the non-technical clarity that the attempt to reorder historical priorities and educate his readers out of their European prejudices requires. -- Times Literary Supplement, Praise for Princeton's previous editions: "What is valuable here is the unified approach that Joseph brings . . . and the non-technical clarity that the attempt to reorder historical priorities and educate his readers out of their European prejudices requires."-- Times Literary Supplement
Copyright Date
2011
Topic
History & Philosophy, General, Physics / General
Lccn
2010-015214
Dewey Decimal
510.9
Intended Audience
College Audience
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Science, Mathematics
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