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The Rainbow of Mathematics: A History of the Mathematical Sciences

The Rainbow of Mathematics

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"The Rainbow of Mathematics" by Ivor Grattan-Guinness, I. Grattan-Guinness is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Core Mathematics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.

"For Ivor Grattan-Guinness . . . the story of how numbers were invented and harnessed is a passionate, physical saga."--"The New Yorker." The author charts the growth of mathematics through the centuries and describes the evolution of arithmetic and geometry, trigonometry, and other disciplines.

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Best For: Readers interested in the historical development of mathematical sciences.
Focus: The evolution of arithmetic, geometry, trigonometry, and related mathematical disciplines over time.
Covers: The historical growth and invention of numbers and mathematical concepts.
Why It Matters: Understanding the historical context of mathematical ideas helps appreciate their development and significance in science and mathematics.

"The Rainbow of Mathematics" by Ivor Grattan-Guinness, I. Grattan-Guinness 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: Ivor Grattan-Guinness, I. Grattan-Guinness

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.

"For Ivor Grattan-Guinness . . . the story of how numbers were invented and harnessed is a passionate, physical saga."--"The New Yorker." The author charts the growth of mathematics through the centuries and describes the evolution of arithmetic and geometry, trigonometry, and other disciplines.

AuthorIvor Grattan-Guinness, I. Grattan-Guinness
PublisherW. W. Norton & Company
Published2000
ISBN-139780393320305
BindingPaperback
Pages836
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsMathematics
TopicCore Mathematics

Format: Paperback

Length: 836 pages

Language: English

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