Republic of Numbers
Subtitle: Unexpected Stories of Mathematical Americans Through History
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Published: 2019
Language: eng
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9781421433080
Subjects: Mathematics
Description: "This book tells the story of how America changed from a nation devoid of mathematical interest and expertise into a powerhouse of thinkers. The story is told chronologically, with one example pulled from each decade; these chapters reveal pivotal moments in America's mathematical maturation and feature a diverse cast of historical figures"--