Isbn: 9781332336876 - the number concept: its origin and development (classic reprint) (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. Delving into the origin, development, and complexity of human numerical cognition, this book painstakingly examines the formation of our number concept. The author, an experienced mathematician, explores the rudimentary numeracy and unique counting methods found in preliterate societies. Through an examination of numeral systems and cross-cultural linguistic comparisons, this book uncovers the fundamental principles underpinning our understanding of numbers and the fascinating diversity of numerical expression across human cultures. Rich in insights and historical detail, this book adds to our knowledge of the origins of mathematics and the evolution of human cognition. 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.…