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From Five Fingers to Infinity: A Journey Through the History of Mathematics

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	From Five Fingers to Infinity: A Journey Through the History of Mathematics
	by Frank J. Swetz Sales Rank: 708793	$1.22 At Amazon on 12-6-2008

Paperback: 770 pages Publisher: Open Court Publishing Company June 1994 Language: English ISBN-10: 0812691946 ISBN-13: 978-0812691948 Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 1.6 inches Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds *Product Review* From Five Fingers to Infinity: A Journey Through the History of Mathematics is a gripping account, full of surprises, of one of the greatest adventures in human thought, and at the same time a user-friendly introduction to many vital and fascinating mathematical concepts. It is a global survey of the history of mathematics, suitable for people with no background in mathematics as well as for the more informed reader. From Five Fingers to Infinity tells the story of the history of mathematics in the form of 114 popularly conceived and entertainingly written articles, organized in a chronological and thematic manner. The articles are culled from the best and most approachable pieces ever written in this are by such well-known writers as Carl Boyer, Howard Eves, Morris Kline, and Dirk Struik. Others are real gems by lesser-known writers, which Frank Swetz has found in his exhaustive search of the literature. -- Midwest Book Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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