Encyclopedia of mathematics and society
By: Sarah J. Greenwald , Jill E. Thomley, [editors]
Publisher: Salem Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Ipswich, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1191
ISBN-13: 9781587658440; 9781587658457; 9781587658464; 9781587658471
Subjects: Social aspects; Mathematics
Other titles: Encyclopedia of mathematics & society; Mathematics and society; Mathematics & society
Description: Presents articles showing the math behind our daily lives. Explains how and why math works, and allows readers to better understand how disciplines such as algebra, geometry, calculus, and others affect what we do every day.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.