The republic of numbers : unexpected stories of mathematical Americans /

"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 maturati...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Roberts, David Lindsay (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2019.
Temas:
Mathematicians > United States > Biography.
Mathematics > United States > History.
Mathématiciens > États-Unis > Biographies.
Mathématiques > États-Unis > Histoire.
Mathematicians
Mathematics
United States
Biographies
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:"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"--
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781421433097
1421433095

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