9781330179925 - On the Foundation and Technic of Arithmetic (Classic Reprint) di Halsted, George Bruce (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book unites advanced mathematics with pre-human foundations and the learning journey of children to rediscover the captivating origins of arithmetic. The author traces the roots of arithmetic back to pre-human societies and their introduction of distinct objects and the concept of sets or groups. By exploring how humans progressed from recognizing natural individual objects to the later creation of artificial sets with specific quantities, the book presents a novel perspective on the natural evolution of arithmetic. The author also examines the development of symbols, numerals, and the role of language in shaping the way we think about numbers. Engaging and accessible, this book offers a profound understanding of the history of arithmetic while revealing its enduring relevance to our understanding of mathematics and the world around us. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.