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Enlightening Symbols: A Short History of Mathematical Notation and Its Hidden Powers

Enlightening Symbols • Princeton University Press • ISBN 9780691173375

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Enlightening Symbols: A Short History of Mathematical Notation and Its Hidden Powers

Enlightening Symbols • Princeton University Press • ISBN-13 9780691173375

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ISBN 9780691173375 • Completeness 48

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This volume traces the evolution of mathematical notation from its rudimentary origins to the sophisticated symbolic language utilized in modern science. By examining the historical development of signs and operators, the text reveals how these abstract tools have shaped mathematical thought and facilitated complex problem-solving throughout the centuries.

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Publisher: Princeton University PressPages: 312

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Contributor: Enlightening Symbols

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Category: History Of MathematicsCategory: History Of ScienceCategory: Mathematics And CultureCategory: Symbolic LogicCategory: Mathematical LogicCategory: Scientific HistoryCategory: Intellectual HistoryCategory: Mathematical Language

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