Number: From Ahmes to Cantor
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (670 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 069100515X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 297 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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Later on, the field of Continued Fractions paves the way for another original contribution by Gazalé, that of cleavages, which sheds light on the mysterious nature of irrational numbers as it beautifully illustrates Dedekind's famous Schnitt. We might take numbers and counting for granted, but we shouldn't. Number will be indispensable for all those who enjoy mathematical recreations and puzzles, and for those who delight in numeracy.. As he deftly blends together history, mathematics, and even some computer science in his characteristically compelling style, we discover the fundamental notions underlying the acquisition and recording of "number," and what "number" truly means.Gazalé tackles questions that will stimulate math enthusiasts in a highly accessible and inviting manner. In his successor and companion volume to Gnomon: From Pharaohs to Fractals, Midhat Gazalé takes us on a journey from the ancient worlds of the Egyptians, the Mesopotamians, the Mayas, the Greeks, the Hindus, up to the Arab invasion of Europe and the Renaissance. Our number literacy rests upon centuries of human effort, punctuated here and there by strokes of genius. In the end the author introduces us
Midwest Book Review said A superbly written and presented history of mathematics.. In Number: From Ahmes To Cantor, Midhat Gazale takes the reader on an historical survey of the concept of numbers ranging from the antiquarian civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Maya, Greek, and Hindi, to the Arab invasion of Europe and the Renaissance era. We are introduced to th. Required Reading for Math Students This book provides a clear exposition of the history of numbers. I wish I had read this book during my college days. I found it invaluable in understanding rational, irrational, transcendental numbers, etc. Mr. Gazale has offered an original definition of real numbers. His generaliz
Winner of the 2000 Award for Best Professional/Scholarly Book in Mathematics and Statistics, Association of American PublishersOne of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2000
. He has served as President of AT&T-France, as Chairman of the Board for Sperry-France and for International Computers-France, and as an executive and research scientist for other major companies. Midhat Gazale is an international telecommunications and space consultant and Visiting Professor of Telecommunications and Computer Management at the University of Paris IX. He was made Cheval