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The Secret Lives of Numbers: A Hidden History of Math's Unsung Trailblazers

The Secret Lives of Numbers

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"The Secret Lives of Numbers" by Kate Kitagawa, Timothy Revell is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Core Mathematics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.

Mathematics shapes almost everything we do. But despite its reputation as the study of fundamental truths, the stories we have been told about it are wrong--warped like the sixteenth-century map that enlarged Europe at the expense of Africa, Asia and the Americas. In The Secret Lives of Numbers, renowned math historian Kate Kitagawa and journalist Timothy Revell make the case that the history of math is infinitely deeper, broader, and richer than the narrative we think we know.

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Best For: Readers interested in the history and philosophy of mathematics, as well as those exploring social history and contributions of underrepresented groups.
Focus: Revealing overlooked contributors and broader historical contexts in the development of mathematics.
Covers: Historical narratives about mathematics, including perspectives on women, African American and Black history, and global contributions.
Why It Matters: Challenges conventional narratives about mathematics by highlighting diverse and often ignored figures and histories, enriching understanding of the subject's development.

"The Secret Lives of Numbers" by Kate Kitagawa, Timothy Revell 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: Kate Kitagawa, Timothy Revell

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.

Mathematics shapes almost everything we do. But despite its reputation as the study of fundamental truths, the stories we have been told about it are wrong--warped like the sixteenth-century map that enlarged Europe at the expense of Africa, Asia and the Americas. In The Secret Lives of Numbers, renowned math historian Kate Kitagawa and journalist Timothy Revell make the case that the history of math is infinitely deeper, broader, and richer than the narrative we think we know.

AuthorKate Kitagawa, Timothy Revell
PublisherWilliam Morrow
Published2024-07
ISBN-139780063206052
BindingHardcover
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsBiography & Autobiography
TopicCore Mathematics

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

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