Fractions: A Sliver of the Story - Hardcover
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Language:EnglishPublisher:Oxford University PressISBN-13:9780198916536ISBN-10:198916531UPC:9780198916536Book Category:Mathematics, ScienceBook Subcategory:Number Theory, History & Philosophy, HistorySize:8.56 x 5.72 x 0.76 inchesWeight:1.0318Product ID:SCFRK5T96Q
Fractions: A Sliver of the Story
Fractions are everywhere and yet most of us learn only basic and rather dry facts about fractions in primary school. This book makes fractions come to life in a friendly, lively, and accessible way, detailing the history of fractions and their crucial role in the work of mathematicians from various cultures throughout the ages. The book begins by outlining the importance of rational numbers and...
Language:EnglishPublisher:Oxford University PressISBN-13:9780198916536ISBN-10:198916531UPC:9780198916536Book Category:Mathematics, ScienceBook Subcategory:Number Theory, History & Philosophy, HistorySize:8.56 x 5.72 x 0.76 inchesWeight:1.0318Product ID:SCFRK5T96Q
Peter D. Schumer, John C. Baldwin Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy, Middlebury College Peter D. Schumer Received BS and MS degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and obtain his PhD from the University of Maryland. He is currently full professor and John C. Baldwin Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy at Middlebury College. He has undertaken sabbaticals at...
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