An Introduction to the History of Mathematics

An Introduction to the History of Mathematics - Howard Eves

This classic best-seller by a well-known author introduces mathematics history to math and math education majors. Suggested essay topics and problem studies challenge students. CULTURAL CONNECTIONS sections explain the time and culture in which mathematics developed and evolved. Portraits of mathematicians and material on women in mathematics are of special interest. What do you want from your history of mathematics course? Not enough new teachers of the subject ask this question, and fewer still know that most authors will tell you what they are presenting. Howard Eves gives you his opinion in the introduction to his classic text: "In the belief that a college course in the history of mathematics should be primarily a mathematics his italics course, an effort has been made to inject a considerable amount of genuine mathematics into this book. It is hoped that a student using this book will learn much mathematics, as well as history."