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Writing the History of Mathematics: Its Historical Development (Softcover Reprint of the Original 1st 2002)

Writing the History of Mathematics: Its Historical Development

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"Writing the History of Mathematics: Its Historical Development" by Joseph W. Dauben, Christoph J. Scriba is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Core Mathematics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.

As an historiographic monograph, this book offers a detailed survey of the professional evolution and significance of an entire discipline devoted to the history of science. It provides both an intellectual and a social history of the development of the subject from the first such effort written by the ancient Greek author Eudemus in the Fourth Century BC, to the founding of the international journal, Historia Mathematica, by Kenneth O. May in the early 1970s.

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Best For: Readers interested in the development of the history of mathematics as a discipline
Focus: The intellectual and social evolution of the history of mathematics from ancient times to the modern era
Covers: Key figures and milestones in the historiography of mathematics, including early works and the establishment of specialized journals
Why It Matters: It provides insight into how the study of the history of mathematics has shaped understanding of the discipline and its role within the history of science

"Writing the History of Mathematics: Its Historical Development" by Joseph W. Dauben, Christoph J. Scriba 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: Joseph W. Dauben, Christoph J. Scriba

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.

As an historiographic monograph, this book offers a detailed survey of the professional evolution and significance of an entire discipline devoted to the history of science. It provides both an intellectual and a social history of the development of the subject from the first such effort written by the ancient Greek author Eudemus in the Fourth Century BC, to the founding of the international journal, Historia Mathematica, by Kenneth O. May in the early 1970s.

AuthorJoseph W. Dauben, Christoph J. Scriba
PublisherSpringer Science & Business Media
Published2002-09-23
ISBN-139783764361679
BindingPaperback
Pages776
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsMathematics
TopicCore Mathematics
SeriesScience Networks. Historical Studies

Format: Paperback

Length: 776 pages

Language: English

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