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Capitalism and Arithmetic

Capitalism and Arithmetic

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"Capitalism and Arithmetic" by Frank J. Swetz is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Core Mathematics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.

"In Mr. Swetz's learned and engrossing commentary on the text, you can find facts that will impress your boss and amaze your friends, such as the mathematical origins of the words 'counter, ' 'banks, ' and 'digits.' The rich historical details support a compelling account of how mercantile capitalism in the Venetian republic of the early Renaissance crucially influenced the evolution of mathematics and how mathematics helped the rise of capitalism."
--Wall Street Journal

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Best For: Readers interested in the historical development of mathematics and its connection to economic systems.
Focus: The relationship between mercantile capitalism in 15th century Venice and the evolution of mathematical concepts.
Covers: The full text of the Treviso Arithmetic of 1478 with commentary explaining its historical and mathematical significance.
Why It Matters: It shows how early capitalist practices influenced mathematical development and how mathematics supported economic growth during the Renaissance.

"Capitalism and Arithmetic" by Frank J. Swetz is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Core Mathematics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.

Topic: Core Mathematics

Author: Frank J. Swetz

Who this is for:

  • Teachers and classroom instructors
  • Students building subject mastery
  • Readers looking for practical learning support

Why this book matters: It stands out as a practical math resource that helps explain concepts, strengthen problem-solving, and support classroom or independent learning.

"In Mr. Swetz's learned and engrossing commentary on the text, you can find facts that will impress your boss and amaze your friends, such as the mathematical origins of the words 'counter, ' 'banks, ' and 'digits.' The rich historical details support a compelling account of how mercantile capitalism in the Venetian republic of the early Renaissance crucially influenced the evolution of mathematics and how mathematics helped the rise of capitalism."
--Wall Street Journal
AuthorFrank J. Swetz
PublisherOpen Court Publishing
Published1987
ISBN-139780812690149
BindingPaperback
Pages372
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsBusiness & Economics
TopicCore Mathematics

Format: Paperback

Length: 372 pages

Language: English

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